Medical/Clinical Assistant Medical Assistant Occupation Report CIP 51.0801 Cochise, Pima, SC CIP 2010: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures.* Program Description - Settings Occupation Gender Breakdown Gender 2014 Jobs 2014 Percent Males 409 10.3% Females 3,551 89.7% Occupation Age Breakdown Age 2014 Jobs 2014 Percent 14-18 23 0.6% 19-24 506 12.8% 25-34 1,264 31.9% 35-44 884 22.3% 45-54 709 17.9% 55-64 484 12.2% 65+ 90 2.3% Occupation Summary for 51.0801 3,960 9.3% $13.59/hr Jobs (2014) % Change (2014-2019) Median Earnings 95% above National average Nation: 11.8% Nation: $14.45/hr Page1
Occupation Change Summary Region 2014 Jobs 2019 Jobs Change % Change Median Hourly Earnings Cochise, AZ 249 259 10 4% $14.04 Cochise, Pima, SC 3,960 4,328 368 9% $13.59 Arizona (AZ) 17,470 19,853 2,383 14% $14.88 United States 655,316 732,616 77,300 12% $14.45 SOC Description Typical Entry Level Education Work Experience Required Typical On- The-Job Training 31-9092 Medical Assistants Postsecondary non-degree award None None 31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers High school diploma or equivalent None Moderate-term on-the-job training Occupation Breakdown - 2014 Jobs 31-9092 Medical Assistants 245 3,789 16,333 601,746 31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers <10 171 1,137 53,570 Total 249 3,960 17,470 655,316 Page2
Occupation Breakdown - 2019 Jobs 31-9092 Medical Assistants 255 4,138 18,554 674,140 31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers <10 190 1,299 58,476 Total 259 4,328 19,853 732,616 Occupation Breakdown - Change 31-9092 Medical Assistants 10 349 2,221 72,394 31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers -- 19 162 4,906 Total 10 368 2,383 77,300 Occupation Breakdown - Median Hourly Earnings 31-9092 Medical Assistants $14.04 $13.58 $14.83 $14.37 31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers -- $13.81 $15.60 $15.27 Total $14.04 $13.59 $14.88 $14.45 Top Industries Change from 2014-2019 NAICS Code Description Cochise, AZ Cochise, Pima, SC Arizona (AZ) United States 621111 623110 Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) 9 192 1,198 42,180 -- 7 16 610 622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals 0 35 251 7,428 621310 Offices of Chiropractors -- -3 24 2,304 621320 Offices of Optometrists -- 3 36 1,650 Total 5 233 1,524 54,172 Source: QCEW Employees, Non-QCEW Employees & Self-Employed - EMSI 2015.1 Class of Worker Page3
National Educational Attainment Medical Assistants (31-9092) Education Level 2014 Percent Less than high school diploma 2.4% High school diploma or equivalent 23.3% Some college, no degree 42.9% Associate's degree 22.0% Bachelor's degree 7.2% Master's degree 1.4% Doctoral or professional degree 0.8% * National Educational Attainment - Settings National Educational Attainment Medical Equipment Preparers (31-9093) Education Level 2014 Percent Less than high school diploma 11.0% High school diploma or equivalent 37.5% Some college, no degree 28.3% Associate's degree 10.6% Bachelor's degree 9.5% Master's degree 2.6% Doctoral or professional degree 0.6% * National Educational Attainment - Settings Page4
Appendix A - Data Sources and Calculations Occupation Data EMSI occupation employment data are based on final EMSI industry data and final EMSI staffing patterns. Wage estimates are based on Occupational Employment Statistics (QCEW and Non-QCEW Employees classes of worker) and the American Community Survey (Self-Employed and Extended Proprietors). Occupational wage estimates also affected by county-level EMSI earnings by industry. Institution Data The institution data in this report is taken directly from the national IPEDS database published by the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics. Completers Data The completers data in this report is taken directly from the national IPEDS database published by the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics. Staffing Patterns Data The staffing pattern data in this report are compiled from several sources using a specialized process. For QCEW and Non-QCEW Employees classes of worker, sources include Occupational Employment Statistics, the National Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix, and the American Community Survey. For the Self-Employed and Extended Proprietors classes of worker, the primary source is the American Community Survey, with a small amount of information from Occupational Employment Statistics. Industry Data EMSI industry data have various sources depending on the class of worker. (1) For QCEW Employees, EMSI primarily uses the QCEW (Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages), with supplemental estimates from County Business Patterns and Current Employment Statistics. (2) Non-QCEW employees data are based on a number of sources including QCEW, Current Employment Statistics, County Business Patterns, BEA State and Local Personal Income reports, the National Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix (NIOEM), the American Community Survey, and Railroad Retirement Board statistics. (3) Self-Employed and Extended Proprietor classes of worker data are primarily based on the American Community Survey, Nonemployer Statistics, and BEA State and Local Personal Income Reports. Projections for QCEW and Non-QCEW Employees are informed by NIOEM and long-term industry projections published by individual states. State Data Sources This report uses state data from the following agencies: Arizona Department of Administration, Office of Employment and Population Statistics Page5