Medical Assistants Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $45,840 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.04
10th percentile $37,590
90th percentile $57,450
Employed locally 1,470
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,590
    25th
    $38,550
    50th (median)
    $45,840
    75th
    $48,880
    90th
    $57,450

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Medical Assistants salary is 34% 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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,330
    Nursing Assistants $44,250
    Dental Assistants $47,930
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,950
    Phlebotomists $48,900
    Physical Therapist Assistants $79,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Visalia?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Visalia, CA is $22.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.05 or more per hour.

    Is Visalia above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Visalia, CA is 3.7% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,590 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,550.