How much does a medical assistant make in Los Angeles?
$47,760a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $22.96 an hour or $3,980 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.96
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 39,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,160Median: $47,760Highest 10%: $73,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,160 | $18.83 | |
| 25th | $45,830 | $22.03 | |
| Median | $47,760 | $22.96 | |
| 75th | $59,610 | $28.66 | |
| 90th | $73,940 | $35.55 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for medical assistants.
| Vallejo, CA | $77,410 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $64,820 |
| Napa, CA | $62,050 |
| Sacramento, CA | $61,970 |
| San Jose, CA | $61,940 |
| San Francisco, CA | $59,790 |
| Oxnard, CA | $50,680 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $50,090 |
| Modesto, CA | $49,990 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $49,520 |
| Hanford, CA | $49,510 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $49,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $49,420 |
| Yuba City, CA | $49,410 |
| Salinas, CA | $48,890 |
| Stockton, CA | $47,840 |
| Chico, CA | $47,150 |
| Visalia, CA | $47,140 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,700 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $46,560 |
| Fresno, CA | $46,500 |
| Redding, CA | $46,210 |
| El Centro, CA | $45,290 |
| Merced, CA | $39,800 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $82,140 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $78,090 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $59,520 |
| Phlebotomist | $52,940 |
| Orderly | $49,760 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $49,130 |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,380 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $47,050 |
| Dental Assistant | $46,900 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $46,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $22.96 ($47,760 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $47,760 against $45,690 nationally, 5% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $49,660, so Los Angeles pays 4% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for medical assistant pay?
71 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical assistant make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,940 or more.
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.