Medical Assistant salary in California
The median annual wage for medical assistants in California is $49,660, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $45,690. California ranks 6 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$49,660
25th percentile
$46,240
75th percentile
$61,870
90th percentile
$77,300
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in California | 117,060 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in California | $55,100 |
| National median | $45,690 |
| National employment | 817,870 |
Metro areas in California
- San Francisco, CA: median $59,790
- Los Angeles, CA: median $47,760
- San Diego, CA: median $49,420
States with similar pay for medical assistants
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Medical Assistants" (31-9092), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.