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Military Medical Assistants
Median Salary
83,358
Workforce Count
12,340
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Medical assistants serve as critical team members in providing medical care to service members and their families. They give patients the care and treatment required to help them recover from illness or injury, including injuries suffered in combat. Medical assistants help prepare equipment for diagnostic tests and other procedures.
What is the work environment like?
Medical assistants work in hospitals and clinics on land or aboard ships. In combat situations, they may work in mobile field hospitals.
How many people have this role in the Military?
12,340
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$124,408
2 Years
$84,557
6 Years
$124,408
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Medical assistants in the Military will gain skills through classroom study, laboratory demonstrations, practical exercises, and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training may include:
- Patient care techniques
- Emergency medical treatment
- Methods of sterilizing surgical equipment
- Working on a medical team
- Basic nursing care
- Minor surgical procedures
- Clinical laboratory procedures
- Methods for diagnosing diseases
- Preventive medicine
- Medical management information systems
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
- Anesthesiologist Assistant
Learn About How Military Can Pay for 100% of your College Degree
The Military has several programs that cover college costs — so you can pursue your education with little to no debt.
Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interest
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administrative
- Computers and Electronics
- English Language
- Medicine and Dentistry
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
Social
You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.
Realistic
You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.
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