DOL Median (California)
$33,613
vs National
-0.3%
National: $33,717BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$24,269
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$33,613
-0.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$33,717
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Medical Assistants in California earns $33,613 in nominal terms, which is 0.3% below the national average of $33,717. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $24,269 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Tampico Healthcare Center, LLC. | $55,000 | 3 |
| San Francisco Health Care and Rehab Inc | $54,879 | 7 |
| HARVARD MEDICAL GROUP, INC. | $50,378 | 1 |
| MICHAEL KERAMATI, DO, A MEDICAL CORPORATION | $40,061 | 1 |
| Kinderwunschzentrum Los Angeles DBA Tree of Life | $39,749 | 1 |
| SJ MEDICAL GROUP, INC. | $39,749 | 1 |
| MARCEL S. FILART, MD, INC. | $38,293 | 1 |
| MIN YOUNG CHA, MD INC. | $37,939 | 1 |
| SHINS'S MEDICAL GROUP, INC. | $37,939 | 1 |
| HRC FERTILITY MANAGEMENT LLC | $37,440 | 1 |
| Acupia Wellness Acupuncture, Inc. | $36,920 | 1 |
| FM Radiology Medical Center Inc | $36,795 | 2 |
| YELLOW CROSS MEDICAL CLINIC INC | $36,774 | 1 |
| Blikian Chiropractic & Acupuncture, Inc. | $34,091 | 1 |
| HAN ACU HERBS, INC | $34,000 | 1 |
| STARBRIGHT HOME HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | $33,613 | 3 |
| Acussinsa Wellness Corporation | $33,280 | 1 |
| YMCA CAMP CAMPBELL | $32,136 | 1 |
| Hebeyo Acupuncture, Inc. | $31,928 | 1 |
| GREEN CROSS MEDICAL SURGICAL INC. | $31,741 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Medical Assistants
Brooklyn, NY · $87,360Pensacola, FL · $85,000Delray Beach, FL · $80,000Freeport, NE · $65,000Boston, MA · $60,000Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Medical Assistants make in California?
The median Medical Assistants salary in California is $33,613 based on 46 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Medical Assistants?
A Medical Assistants in California earns 0.3% less than the national median of $33,717, or $24,269 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.