Side-by-side distribution
EMT
$43,680
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 30.6%
- Live roles
- 36
Medical Assistant
$47,840
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 40%
- Live roles
- 457
Highest-paying jobs
Program Director, Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technician EMT
Emergency Medical Technician EMT
EMT Officer- Security- On Call
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - San Francisco (Full Time Only)
Flex Emergency Medical Technician FULL TIME ONLY (EMT) San Francisco
Flex Emergency Medical Technician FULL TIME ONLY (EMT) Alameda
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Contra Costa County
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Alameda County
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Santa Clara County
Highest-paying jobs
Assistant Medical Director - Concierge Emergency Medicine
Medical Reviewer, Physician Assistant
Medical Virtual Assistant (Scheduling & Billing Support)
Medical Assistant Instructor
Medical Assistant Program - Live Instructor
Medical Assistant - Interventional Radiology - PRN - Sacramento, CA
Certified Medical Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant - Part Time- Family Medical Center of Hart Cty
Medical Assistant Program Director
Medical Assistant - Patient Advocate
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Royalambulance
|
$41,080 | 7 |
|
Northwest Ambulance
|
$65,000 | 2 |
|
UMA Education
|
$83,250 | 1 |
|
Ocean Casino Resort
|
$54,080 | 1 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
USA Clinics Group
|
$46,280 | 24 |
MedElite Group, LLC.
|
$50,000 | 13 |
QualDerm Partners
|
$47,382 | 13 |
Pp La
|
$52,000 | 9 |
| PD PhyNet Dermatology LLC (External) | $52,000 | 9 |
One Medical
|
$52,000 | 9 |
Hopscotch Primary Care
|
$45,760 | 6 |
Herself Health
|
$57,200 | 5 |
Medical Assistant salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $50,960 | 4 |
| Denver | $49,920 | 6 |
| New York | $45,760 | 12 |
| Chicago | $45,760 | 3 |
| Austin | $43,264 | 3 |
EMT vs Medical Assistant: which pays more?
The median for EMT is $43,680 per year (typically $41,080–$51,740), versus $47,840 for Medical Assistant ($45,045–$52,000). That puts Medical Assistant about 10% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so EMT and Medical Assistant are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.