Medical assistant salary in Sacramento, CA
How much does a Medical Assistant make in Sacramento, CA?
Average base salary
$20.52
same
as national averageAverage $20.52
Low $16.06
High $26.22
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a medical assistant is $20.52 per hour in Sacramento, CA. 191 salaries reported, updated at November 22, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in Sacramento, CA
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Medical Assistants in Sacramento, CA
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Highest paying cities for Medical Assistants near Sacramento, CA
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Where can a Medical Assistant earn more?
Compare salaries for Medical Assistants in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Medical Assistants
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| Top Specialties | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 jobs | 67 | ||
| 5 jobs | 6 | ||
| 56 jobs | 75 | ||
| 482 jobs | 1,576 | ||
| 1,205 jobs | 2,846 |
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Most common benefits for Medical Assistants
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Adoption assistance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 2,674 ratings35% of Medical Assistants in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in Sacramento, CA?
Certified Medical Assistant
Job openingsAverage $22.07 per hour
Clinical Assistant
Job openingsAverage $20.45 per hour
Medical Office Assistant
Job openingsAverage $17.75 per hour
Back Office Medical Assistant
Job openingsAverage $18.54 per hour
Medical Scribe
Job openingsAverage $17.96 per hour
Medical Receptionist
Job openingsAverage $18.39 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Medical Assistant
How can I know if I am being paid fairly as a medical assistant?
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How much do similar professions to medical assistant get paid?
Check the below Indeed career pages for the detailed pay ranges for the similar professions to medical assistant here:
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Does a medical assistant make good money?
Medical assistant salaries are very good. Especially considering the length of time needed to complete the training requirements is relatively short.
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