PA · NHA exam
CCMA Certification in Pennsylvania
$43,500 mean annual wage (BLS OEWS, May 2025) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in Pennsylvania.
150
Scored questions
180
Minutes
Scope of practice in Pennsylvania
What a medical assistant may do in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine (https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Medicine/) and your employer.
Pennsylvania metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | 24,560 | $44,300 |
| Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | 14,560 | $40,350 |
| Allentown | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | 3,680 | $41,290 |
| Erie | Erie | 1,860 | $37,130 |
| Reading | Reading | 2,120 | $39,420 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
Pennsylvania professional association
Pennsylvania Society of Medical Assistants (PSMA)
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