02/03/2026
What are the differences between a CMA and a CNA?
Both CMAs and CNAs are highly valued members of the healthcare team and work in patient care, but there are a few main differences that keep these careers distinct.
The first big difference is in responsibility. Nursing assistants are most commonly found working in hospitals, nursing and other residential facilities where they provide basic care to patients. Medical assistants can work in physicians’ offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics and other healthcare facilities, performing a variety of clinical and administrative tasks.
Next, there’s the difference in pay. Nursing assistants typically make around $15 an hour, which equates to around $30,000 per year. Medical assistants, because they deal with a wider range of responsibilities and patient care, make closer to $21.25 an hour, or $44,200 per year.
Then, you have the job outlook. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the nursing assistant field is expected to grow around 5% over the next decade, a pretty standard rate. Medical assistance, on the other hand, is projected to grow upwards of 16% over the next decade, a rate that is much faster than the majority of all occupations.https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm
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