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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?
For Medical Assistant in Sacramento, CA
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Medical Assistant | $42,649 /yr |
Senior Medical Assistant | $55,751 /yr |
Adjunct Medical Assistant | $64,601 /yr |
For Medical Assistant in Sacramento, CA
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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.
For Medical Assistant in Sacramento, CA
1 | UC Davis Health | $46,961 | |
2 | Sutter Health | $46,728 | |
3 | Kaiser Permanente | $45,979 | |
4 | Dignity Health | $45,174 | |
5 | One Community Health | $42,674 | |
6 | Planned Parenthood | $41,624 | |
7 | Capital OB/GYN | $41,180 | |
8 | WellSpace Health | $40,802 | |
9 | Elica Health Centers | $39,921 |
For Medical Assistant in Sacramento, CA
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Job Title | Salary |
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Medical Assistant | $42,649 /yr |
Senior Medical Assistant | $55,751 /yr |
Adjunct Medical Assistant | $64,601 /yr |
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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.
Top paying companies in Healthcare for Medical Assistant are UC Davis Health, Sutter Health, and Kaiser Permanente.
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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.