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Medical Assistants Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Medical Assistants make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,660
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.4% vs 2024
$55,100
Mean Salary
$49,660
Median Salary
$23.88
Hourly Rate
117,060 people work as Medical Assistants in California
Medical Assistants salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Medical Assistants in California earn a median salary of $49,660 per year ($4,138/month).
This is 11.3% above the national average of $44,603.
California ranks #6 out of 51 states for Medical Assistants pay.
Approximately 117,060 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 3.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Medical Assistants
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
Top Skills
Social Perceptiveness
4.0
Active Listening
3.88
Speaking
3.88
Reading Comprehension
3.75
Critical Thinking
3.62
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
4.8
Customer and Personal Service
4.53
Medicine and Dentistry
4.33
Administrative
4.11
Computers and Electronics
3.79
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(20.5% of workers)
Salaries for Medical Assistants in California range from $39,290 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $77,300 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,240 and $61,870.
Median $49,660
P10: $39,290P25: $46,240P75: $61,870P90: $77,300
10th
$39,290
25th
$46,240
Median
$49,660
75th
$61,870
90th
$77,300
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,290
$18.89
$3,274
25th Percentile
$46,240
$22.23
$3,853
Median (50th)
$49,660
$23.88
$4,138
75th Percentile
$61,870
$29.75
$5,155
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$77,300
$37.16
$6,441
Note: The mean (average) salary of $55,100 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Medical Assistants make in California?
The median annual salary for Medical Assistants in California is $49,660 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $55,100.
What is the salary range for a Medical Assistants in California?
Salaries for Medical Assistants in California range from $39,290 at the 10th percentile to $77,300 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,240 and $61,870.
What is the starting salary for a Medical Assistants in California?
Entry-level Medical Assistants positions in California typically start around $39,290 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,240 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Medical Assistants in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 117,060 people are employed as Medical Assistants in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Medical Assistants in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Medical Assistants in California is approximately $23.88 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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