Medical Assistant (MA) in Iowa

Medical Assistants work in doctor's offices and clinics doing both clinical tasks (vitals, injections, EKGs) and administrative duties (scheduling, billing). It's one of the fastest-growing careers in America — over 100,000 new jobs added per year.

$42,420 IA Median Salary
16% Growth Rate
9–18 months Training

💰 Medical Assistant (MA) Salary in Iowa

Estimated salary range for Medical Assistant (MA)s in Iowa, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$33,000
Median
$42,420
Experienced
$55,000

🎓 Medical Assistant (MA) Licensing in Iowa

Credential required: CMA (AAMA) or RMA (AMT)

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Iowa state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Medical Assistant (MA) Programs in Iowa

Community College
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Kirkwood Community College

📍 Cedar Rapids, IA

Iowa's largest community college with 12,763 students. Consistently ranked among the nation's best community colleges. L...

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Community College
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Des Moines Area Community College

📍 Ankeny, IA

Iowa's largest community college by enrollment (23,700+ students). Multiple campuses across central Iowa. Accredited by ...

Nursing (RN/LPN/CNA)Dental HygieneRadiologic TechnologyMedical AssistingPharmacy Tech
Community College
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Hawkeye Community College

📍 Waterloo, IA

Northeast Iowa community college serving the Waterloo-Cedar Falls metro. ADA and APTA accreditation alongside HLC. Stron...

Nursing (RN/LPN/CNA)Dental HygieneMedical AssistingHVACElectrical Technology

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