Medical Assistants Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $48,140 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.15
10th percentile $38,800
90th percentile $73,230
Employed locally 870
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,800
    25th
    $43,890
    50th (median)
    $48,140
    75th
    $58,950
    90th
    $73,230

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 52% Median Medical Assistants salary is 48% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,330
    Nursing Assistants $45,360
    Dental Assistants $50,450
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $43,350
    Massage Therapists $49,820
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $59,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in San Luis Obispo, CA is $23.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.96 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 8.9% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,800 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,890.