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 assistantsâ salary range is an average of $20,000 to $36,240 per year nationally based on surveys. The middle 50 percent earned between $20,650 and $28,930. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $18,010, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $34,650.