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.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics â Occupational and Employment Wages Webpage, Medical Assistant earnings is about $41,570.00 per year ($19.99/hour) in the top 10% of all Medical Assisting positions and around $21,080.00 ($10.14/hour) in the bottom 10% with a Median earnings level of $29,370.00 ($14.12/hour).