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.
The medical assisting salary has consistently risen over the past decade. In 2004 medical assistants earned an average income of $23,332 according to the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) which regularly conducts income surveys. Compare this to the 2011 nationwide average annual salary of $30,170 supplied by the US Bureau of Labor. Because this is the average salary for the medical assistant sector, some assistants earn more and others earn less than this average. In fact, the pay range among medical assistants is significant. Some earn as little as $20,810 annually, while other experienced medical assistants enjoy an income as high as $40,190.