Medical Assistants Salary in California
Medical Assistants in California earn a median of $49,660 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,660
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($45,690)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 117,060
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,290; the top 10% earn over $77,300. Nationally the range is $36,050 to $59,310.
States ranked near California
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Medical Assistants pay in California
How much do medical assistants make in California?
The median is $49,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,290 and the top 10% earn over $77,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for medical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $45,690). Living costs are not included.