Medical Assistants Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $47,530 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.85
10th percentile $40,080
90th percentile $61,540
Employed locally 1,000
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,080
    25th
    $43,230
    50th (median)
    $47,530
    75th
    $52,950
    90th
    $61,540

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 50% Median Medical Assistants salary is 50% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,580
    Nursing Assistants$47,500
    Dental Assistants$51,940
    Massage Therapists$59,630
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48,310
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$45,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Salinas, CA is $22.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.63 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Salinas, CA is 7.5% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,080 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,230.