necessity. 1  something necessary or indispensable: food, shelter, and other necessities of life. 2  the fact of being necessary or indispensable; indispensability: the necessity of adequate housing. 3  an imperative requirement or need for something: the necessity for a quick decision.
The average income for a medical assistant in Baltimore is around $32,000. With experience and further training, the salary can go up to or beyond $43,000. There are certification programs that prepare students to take the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam that is sponsored by American Medical Technologists.
Medical Assistants earn an average hourly wage of $16.00. Hourly wages typically start from $11.81 and go up to $20.22. Medical Assistants earn an average salary of $33,290 per year. Salaries typically start from $24,560 and go up to $42,060.