How much does a healthcare practitioner and technical worker make in California?
$75,800a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare practitioner and technical workers in California. That is $36.44 an hour or $6,317 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.44
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,020Median: $75,800Highest 10%: $158,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,020 | $19.72 | |
| 25th | $54,900 | $26.39 | |
| Median | $75,800 | $36.44 | |
| 75th | $104,800 | $50.37 | |
| 90th | $158,000 | $75.97 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $121,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $85,470 |
| San Francisco, CA | $80,450 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,940 |
| Modesto, CA | $78,310 |
| Oxnard, CA | $77,910 |
| Fresno, CA | $67,910 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $63,810 |
| Riverside, CA | $63,400 |
| Salinas, CA | $61,630 |
| Sacramento, CA | $61,050 |
| Stockton, CA | $57,980 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $38,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for healthcare practitioner and technical workers.
| 13. Michigan | $77,130 |
| 14. New Jersey | $76,570 |
| 15. Florida | $75,900 |
| 16. California | $75,800 |
| 17. Maryland | $75,000 |
| 18. Colorado | $74,480 |
| 19. Oklahoma | $73,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare practitioner and technical worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $36.44 ($75,800 a year).
Do healthcare practitioner and technical workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $75,800 against $65,790 nationally, 15% more.
Where does California rank for healthcare practitioner and technical worker pay?
California ranks 16 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays healthcare practitioner and technical workers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $121,900 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.