Medical Assistants Salary in California

Median Salary

$49,660

per year

Hourly Rate

$23.88

per hour

Employment

117,060

in California

vs. National Avg

+8.7%

National: $45,690

📊 Compared to the national median of $45,690, California pays 8.7% MORE for Medical Assistants positions.

Purchasing Power

$44,860

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

55%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$39,290

25th

$46,240

Median

$49,660

75th

$61,870

90th

$77,300

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).