Medical Assistants Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $45,240 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.75
10th percentile $36,780
90th percentile $59,390
Employed locally 2,650
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,780
    25th
    $37,940
    50th (median)
    $45,240
    75th
    $48,660
    90th
    $59,390

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Assistants salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Napa, CA $58,270

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,430
    Nursing Assistants $43,570
    Dental Assistants $47,330
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $44,830
    Phlebotomists $46,660
    Medical Equipment Preparers $52,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Bakersfield, CA is $21.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.02 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Bakersfield, CA is 2.4% above the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,780 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,940.