Medical Assistants Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $46,000 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.11
10th percentile $36,440
90th percentile $63,390
Employed locally 34,570
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,440
    25th
    $39,550
    50th (median)
    $46,000
    75th
    $56,200
    90th
    $63,390

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 49% Median Medical Assistants salary is 51% 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 Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,600
    Nursing Assistants $46,140
    Dental Assistants $46,360
    Massage Therapists $58,790
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $55,470
    Pharmacy Aides $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Los Angeles, CA is $22.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.55 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Los Angeles, CA is 4.1% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,440 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,550.