Medical Assistants Salary in Vallejo, CA

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

Median annual salary $75,180 +70.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.15
10th percentile $46,750
90th percentile $76,610
Employed locally 1,260
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,750
    25th
    $52,290
    50th (median)
    $75,180
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $76,610

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 75% Median Medical Assistants salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Napa, CA $58,270

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

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

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,530
    Nursing Assistants $47,590
    Dental Assistants $60,220
    Medical Equipment Preparers $82,070
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $52,800
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $45,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Vallejo?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Vallejo, CA is $36.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.41 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Vallejo, CA is 70.1% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $46,750 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,290.