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Original 2026 data from 427 nearshore placements: the median hourly rate to hire by role, plus the Latin America country mix.

A nearshore virtual assistant costs about $700 to $2,500 a month, or $8 to $14 an hour, roughly 40 to 70 percent less than a US assistant.

A healthcare or medical virtual assistant handles scheduling, intake, billing, and records. See tasks, skills, cost, HIPAA, and bilingual support.

What a real estate transaction coordinator does, what one costs in 2026 (US vs nearshore), and how to hire or outsource a virtual TC, from $7/hr.

Virtual assistant for small business in 2026: what they do, real costs (from $7/hr), whether it's worth it, and how to hire one. Same time zone, no fees.

Bookkeeping services for small business in 2026: what's included, real costs by model (in-house, firm, online, nearshore), and how to choose. From $7/hr.

Virtustant vs Upwork for hiring remote talent: vetted managed staffing vs DIY freelance marketplace. Costs, risks, and when each wins. Updated June 2026.

Virtustant vs Hire With Near compared: staffing vs recruiting model, pricing, speed, and roles. Both are LatAm focused, here is which fits your hire. June 2026.