Medical Assistants Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $62,900 +42.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.24
10th percentile $43,710
90th percentile $79,250
Employed locally 1,710
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,710
    25th
    $48,630
    50th (median)
    $62,900
    75th
    $75,560
    90th
    $79,250

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 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
    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
    Napa, CA $58,270

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $49,710

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,900
    Nursing Assistants $47,390
    Dental Assistants $62,620
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $46,280
    Massage Therapists $48,680
    Medical Equipment Preparers $61,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Santa Rosa, CA is $30.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.41 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 42.3% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $43,710 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,630.