How much does a healthcare support worker make in California?
$49,130a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare support workers in California. That is $23.62 an hour or $4,094 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.62
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,240Median: $49,130Highest 10%: $77,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,240 | $19.35 | |
| 25th | $48,360 | $23.25 | |
| Median | $49,130 | $23.62 | |
| 75th | $62,770 | $30.18 | |
| 90th | $77,410 | $37.22 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Napa, CA | $76,490 |
| San Francisco, CA | $66,520 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $61,770 |
| Stockton, CA | $61,090 |
| Vallejo, CA | $59,850 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $59,560 |
| Visalia, CA | $59,390 |
| Hanford, CA | $58,720 |
| San Diego, CA | $57,740 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $57,560 |
| Oxnard, CA | $57,090 |
| San Jose, CA | $57,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $56,660 |
| Modesto, CA | $55,430 |
| Fresno, CA | $54,370 |
| Salinas, CA | $54,310 |
| Sacramento, CA | $53,640 |
| Redding, CA | $52,560 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $50,870 |
| Chico, CA | $50,580 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $49,130 |
| Merced, CA | $48,230 |
| Yuba City, CA | $47,920 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $47,000 |
| El Centro, CA | $45,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for healthcare support workers.
| 14. Indiana | $49,900 |
| 15. South Carolina | $49,730 |
| 16. New Jersey | $49,600 |
| 17. California | $49,130 |
| 18. Maine | $49,100 |
| 19. Hawaii | $48,620 |
| 20. Illinois | $48,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare support worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $23.62 ($49,130 a year).
Do healthcare support workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $49,130 against $48,430 nationally, 1% more.
Where does California rank for healthcare support worker pay?
California ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays healthcare support workers the most?
Napa, CA, with a median of $76,490 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.