Medical Assistants Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $48,530 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.33
10th percentile $37,680
90th percentile $75,770
Employed locally 1,640
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,680
    25th
    $44,330
    50th (median)
    $48,530
    75th
    $65,310
    90th
    $75,770

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 61% Median Medical Assistants salary is 39% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,380
    Nursing Assistants $45,680
    Dental Assistants $48,650
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,920
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,410
    Medical Equipment Preparers $69,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Modesto, CA is $23.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.54 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Modesto, CA is 9.8% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,680 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,330.