Medical Assistants Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $62,570 +41.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.08
10th percentile $41,890
90th percentile $75,780
Employed locally 7,610
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,890
    25th
    $48,200
    50th (median)
    $62,570
    75th
    $74,810
    90th
    $75,780

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850
    Napa, CA $58,270

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Napa, CA $58,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $49,710

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,280
    Nursing Assistants $46,260
    Dental Assistants $59,270
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $46,620
    Massage Therapists $48,230
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Sacramento, CA is $30.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.54 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Sacramento, CA is 41.6% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $41,890 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,200.