Medical Assistants Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Median annual salary $48,340 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.24
10th percentile $38,790
90th percentile $68,380
Employed locally 1,950
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,790
    25th
    $45,460
    50th (median)
    $48,340
    75th
    $58,920
    90th
    $68,380

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 45% Median Medical Assistants salary is 55% 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 Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,870
    Nursing Assistants $45,330
    Dental Assistants $55,410
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $54,020
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $44,750
    Massage Therapists $48,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Oxnard, CA is $23.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.48 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Oxnard, CA is 9.4% 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 Oxnard?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,790 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,460.