How much does a medical assistant make in Sacramento?
$61,970a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $29.79 an hour or $5,164 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.79
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 7,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,330Median: $61,970Highest 10%: $78,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,330 | $21.79 | |
| 25th | $48,670 | $23.40 | |
| Median | $61,970 | $29.79 | |
| 75th | $77,030 | $37.03 | |
| 90th | $78,090 | $37.54 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for medical assistants.
| Vallejo, CA | $77,410 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $64,820 |
| Napa, CA | $62,050 |
| 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 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,760 |
| 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 Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $95,180 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $84,290 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $79,490 |
| Orderly | $62,380 |
| Dental Assistant | $58,580 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $53,640 |
| Phlebotomist | $52,560 |
| Massage Therapist | $51,980 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $48,440 |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $29.79 ($61,970 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $61,970 against $45,690 nationally, 36% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $49,660, so Sacramento pays 25% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for medical assistant pay?
4 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical assistant make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,090 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.