How much does a Medical Assistant make in Sacramento, CA?

Updated Sep 10, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$36K - $50K/yr
Base Pay
$35K - $48K/yr
Additional Pay
$1K - $2K/yr

$43K

/yr
$36K$50K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Medical Assistant is $42,649 per year in the Sacramento, CA area, with an average salary of $41,040 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $1,609 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $36K-$50K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Medical Assistant in Sacramento, CA

$42,649 /yr
Medical Assistant
$55,751 /yr
Senior Medical Assistant
$64,601 /yr
Adjunct Medical Assistant
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What is the total pay trajectory for Medical Assistant?

Job TitleSalary
Medical Assistant$42,649 /yr
Senior Medical Assistant$55,751 /yr
Adjunct Medical Assistant$64,601 /yr

Related Job Titles

For Medical Assistant in Sacramento, CA

Some related job titles are Phlebotomist Salaries with median pay of $43,146, Certified Medical Assistant Salaries with median pay of $54,189, Patient Care Technician Salaries with median pay of $50,317, Phlebotomy Salaries with median pay of $40,299.

Top Paying Companies

For a Medical Assistant in Sacramento, CA

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Medical Assistant in Sacramento, CA. Employers include UC Davis Health, Sutter Health and Kaiser Permanente.

1
UC Davis Health
UC Davis Health
$46,961/yr
195 open jobs
7
Capital OB/GYN
$41,180/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Medical Assistant in Sacramento, CA

1UC Davis Health$46,961
2Sutter Health$46,728
3Kaiser Permanente$45,979
4Dignity Health$45,174
5One Community Health$42,674
6Planned Parenthood$41,624
7Capital OB/GYN$41,180
8WellSpace Health$40,802
9Elica Health Centers$39,921
Total Pay Trajectory

For Medical Assistant in Sacramento, CA

$42,649 /yr
Medical Assistant
$55,751 /yr
Senior Medical Assistant
$64,601 /yr
Adjunct Medical Assistant
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Medical Assistant?

Job TitleSalary
Medical Assistant$42,649 /yr
Senior Medical Assistant$55,751 /yr
Adjunct Medical Assistant$64,601 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Medical Assistant at different companies in Sacramento, CA?

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Dignity Health
3.8
Medical AssistantSee 39 salaries from this location

$22

 / hr
Sutter Health
3.8
Medical AssistantSee 36 salaries from this location

$22

 / hr
Kaiser Permanente
3.9
Medical AssistantSee 34 salaries from this location

$22

 / hr
UC Davis Health
3.9
Medical AssistantSee 20 salaries from this location

$22

 / hr
WellSpace Health
2.9
Medical AssistantSee 12 salaries from this location

$19

 / hr
Planned Parenthood
3.3
Medical AssistantSee 6 salaries from this location

$20

 / hr
Elica Health Centers
3
Medical AssistantSee 5 salaries from this location

$19

 / hr

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Capital OB/GYN
3.2
Medical AssistantSee 5 salaries from this location

$20

 / hr
One Community Health
2.9
Medical AssistantSee 5 salaries from this location

$20

 / hr
Keep It Off
4.1
Medical AssistantSee 4 salaries from this location

$19

 / hr
Sacramento Native American Health Center
3.6
Medical AssistantSee 4 salaries from this location

$20

 / hr
Urgent Care Now
2.8
Medical AssistantSee 4 salaries from this location

$18

 / hr
CommuniCare Health Centers (CA)
3.6
Medical AssistantSee 3 salaries from this location

$18

 / hr
24/7 MedStaff
2.4
Medical AssistantSee 3 salaries from this location

$19

 / hr
MED7 Urgent Care Centers
3.4
Medical AssistantSee 3 salaries from this location

$19

 / hr
UC Davis
4.2
Medical AssistantSee 3 salaries from this location

$20

 / hr
Concentra
3.2
Medical AssistantSee 3 salaries from this location

$19

 / hr
California Pacific Medical Center
3.8
Medical AssistantSee 3 salaries from this location

$21

 / hr
California National Guard
4
Medical AssistantSee 3 salaries from this location

$24

 / hr
MDSTAT Urgent Care
2.8
Medical AssistantSee 2 salaries from this location

$20

 / hr
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Medical Assistant in Sacramento, CA Salaries

Job TitleLocationSalary
Dignity Health Medical Assistant salaries - 39 salaries reportedSacramento, CA$22/hr
Sutter Health Medical Assistant salaries - 36 salaries reportedSacramento, CA$22/hr
Kaiser Permanente Medical Assistant salaries - 34 salaries reportedSacramento, CA$22/hr
UC Davis Health Medical Assistant salaries - 20 salaries reportedSacramento, CA$22/hr
WellSpace Health Medical Assistant salaries - 12 salaries reportedSacramento, CA$19/hr
Planned Parenthood Medical Assistant salaries - 6 salaries reportedSacramento, CA$20/hr
Elica Health Centers Medical Assistant salaries - 5 salaries reportedSacramento, CA$19/hr
Capital OB/GYN Medical Assistant salaries - 5 salaries reportedSacramento, CA$20/hr
One Community Health Medical Assistant salaries - 5 salaries reportedSacramento, CA$20/hr
Keep It Off Medical Assistant salaries - 4 salaries reportedSacramento, CA$19/hr
Sacramento Native American Health Center Medical Assistant salaries - 4 salaries reportedSacramento, CA$20/hr
Urgent Care Now Medical Assistant salaries - 4 salaries reportedSacramento, CA$18/hr
CommuniCare Health Centers (CA) Medical Assistant salaries - 3 salaries reportedSacramento, CA$18/hr
24/7 MedStaff Medical Assistant salaries - 3 salaries reportedSacramento, CA$19/hr
MED7 Urgent Care Centers Medical Assistant salaries - 3 salaries reportedSacramento, CA$19/hr
UC Davis Medical Assistant salaries - 3 salaries reportedSacramento, CA$20/hr
Concentra Medical Assistant salaries - 3 salaries reportedSacramento, CA$19/hr
California Pacific Medical Center Medical Assistant salaries - 3 salaries reportedSacramento, CA$21/hr
California National Guard Medical Assistant salaries - 3 salaries reportedSacramento, CA$24/hr
MDSTAT Urgent Care Medical Assistant salaries - 2 salaries reportedSacramento, CA$20/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Medical Assistant in Sacramento, CA

The top 2 paying industries for a Medical Assistant in Sacramento, CA are Healthcare with a median total pay of $45,174 and Nonprofit & NGO with a median total pay of $41,624.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • HealthcareHealthcare$45,174

    5% Higher than other industries

  • Nonprofit & NGONonprofit & NGO$41,624

    3% Lower than other industries

Healthcare

Top paying companies in Healthcare for Medical Assistant are UC Davis Health, Sutter Health, and Kaiser Permanente.

UC Davis HealthUC Davis Health$46,961/yr
Sutter HealthSutter Health$46,728/yr

Recent Salaries Shared

For medical assistant in Sacramento, CA

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Medical Support Assistant

Sacramento, CA

 | 1-3 years

$42,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Medical Assistant

Sacramento, CA

 | 15+ years

$33

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

15+ years
2 days ago
Medical Assistant

Sacramento, CA

 | 4-6 years

$31

/hr

Submitted 3 days ago

4-6 years
3 days ago
Medical Assistant

Sacramento, CA

 | 1-3 years

$25

/hr

Submitted 3 days ago

1-3 years
3 days ago
Medical Assistant

Sacramento, CA

 | 4-6 years

$26

/hr

Submitted 3 days ago

4-6 years
3 days ago
Medical Assistant

Sacramento, CA

 | 15+ years

$28

/hr

Submitted 4 days ago

15+ years
4 days ago
Medical Assistant

Sacramento, CA

 | 10-14 years

$25

/hr

Submitted 4 days ago

10-14 years
4 days ago
Certified Medical Assistant

Sacramento, CA

 | 1-3 years

$22

/hr

Submitted 5 days ago

1-3 years
5 days ago
Certified Medical Assistant

Sacramento, CA

 | 1-3 years

$19

/hr

Submitted 5 days ago

1-3 years
5 days ago

Medical Assistant pay FAQ in Sacramento, CA

The average salary for a Medical Assistant is $42,649 per year in Sacramento, CA. Salaries estimates are based on 41875 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Medical Assistant employees in Sacramento, CA.

The highest salary for a Medical Assistant in Sacramento, CA is $49,978 per year.

The lowest salary for a Medical Assistant in Sacramento, CA is $36,498 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Medical Assistant or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Medical Assistant.

Pay for medical assistants is similar to that of phlebologists or nursing assistants. Pay is expected to grow over the next decade, as an aging American population and increasing prevalence of chronic illnesses drives demand for all healthcare services. Medical assistants looking to increase their pay more quickly can earn any of five optional licensures through the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. Additionally, they may pursue further formal education and move into roles including registered nurse (RN) or nurse practitioner (NP).

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According to Glassdoor's anonymous employee ratings, around 64% of medical assistants are satisfied with the salary they make in their current position. Many can also make around $1,609.07 every year in additional pay, which includes commissions, bonuses, and profit sharing.

A bachelor's degree or graduate's degree in medical assistance or nursing can open up higher-paying positions for you at an early point in your career. Earning a medical assistant certification can also make you more valuable to employers when you apply for vacancies. Common certifications include Certified Medical Assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants and Registered Medical Assistant by the American Medical Technologists. Basic computer skills in common software, such as Microsoft Office, and soft skills like communication can also help. Experience is one of the largest factors in pay.

If you're asking for a higher starting salary after being given a medical assistant job offer, keep it simple. The company has just gone over your past work and decided to hire you, so you don't need to remind them. Keep it simple by asking if there's any flexibility in the offer.

Requesting a raise takes more preparation, as you want to be familiar with your current job performance and be able to point out any highlights or additional responsibilities you've taken. Briefly mention anything important before asking for a raise. Aim for around 10% to 20% higher than your current salary.

About 63.52% of Medical Assistant professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $1,609 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Medical Assistant in Sacramento, CA as a good salary.

Medical Assistant professionals in Sacramento, CA have a wide total pay range, between $31,745 and $57,607 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $42,649 following the average career path of a Medical Assistant.

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