Medical Assistants Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $45,870 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.05
10th percentile $38,420
90th percentile $56,430
Employed locally 430
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,420
    25th
    $40,110
    50th (median)
    $45,870
    75th
    $48,640
    90th
    $56,430

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 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 Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,970
    Nursing Assistants $45,380
    Dental Assistants $49,090
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $46,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Hanford?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Hanford, CA is $22.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.44 or more per hour.

    Is Hanford above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Hanford, CA is 3.8% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,420 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,110.