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CCMA Certification in New Jersey
$47,400 mean annual wage (BLS OEWS, May 2025) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in New Jersey.
150
Scored questions
180
Minutes
Scope of practice in New Jersey
What a medical assistant may do in New Jersey is set by state law and by the delegation of the supervising provider, and it differs from state to state. Confirm current rules with the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners (https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/bme/) and your employer.
New Jersey metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | New York-Newark-Jersey City | 19,850 | $45,030 |
| Jersey City | New York-Newark-Jersey City | 5,240 | $45,030 |
| Trenton | Trenton-Princeton | 3,120 | $43,370 |
| Camden | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | 5,240 | $44,300 |
| Edison | New York-Newark-Jersey City | 2,180 | $45,030 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
New Jersey professional association
New Jersey Society of Medical Assistants (NJSMA)
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