salary$46,560 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,440per year
Top pay (top 10%)$60,370per year
Jobs in the area2,340people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Bakersfield?
Expensive. Rent of $2,018 a month takes 52.0% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
Medical Assistant pay in similar cities
Other jobs in Bakersfield
Registered NurseNurse PractitionerLicensed Practical NurseNursing AssistantPharmacistPhysician AssistantDental HygienistElementary School TeacherSoftware DeveloperComputer Systems AnalystAccountantMarket Research AnalystOperations ManagerLawyer
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Bakersfield, CA?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area is $46,560 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $36,440 and $60,370.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Bakersfield?
Typical rent of $2,018 a month takes 52.0% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area.