salary$59,790 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,070per year
Top pay (top 10%)$79,750per year
Jobs in the area14,320people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Berkeley?
Expensive. Rent of $2,355 a month takes 47.3% 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Berkeley, CA?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area is $59,790 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $47,070 and $79,750.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Berkeley?
Typical rent of $2,355 a month takes 47.3% 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 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area.