Medical assistants work 40 hours per week in doctors' offices and medical clinics, handling administrative duties. They typically complete a one-year diploma program at a college or hospital, and may continue their education to become a nurse or medical laboratory technician. Employment opportunities for medical assistants are excellent both in Wisconsin and nationally, with salaries ranging from $22,390 to $38,110 per year depending on location, facility size, and level of responsibility. The majority of medical assistants are employed in offices of physicians.