Sunscreen is an absolute necessity for the beach. food, clothes, and other basic necessities. Getting plenty of rest is a necessity. Without a car, living close to work is a necessity. All we took with us on our hiking trip were the bare necessities.
In Florida, the average pay rate for medical assistants was $13.84 per hour in 2009, or $28,780 per year, just a bit lower than the nationwide average of $14.16 per hour, or $29,450 per year.
Medical assistant salaries are affected by the geographic region in which they are located, as was reported by the 2013 AAMA compensation survey. The Pacific region of the United States reported the highest average earnings for full medical assistants with the CMA credential of $33,322 ($17.60 per hour).