salary$61,970 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,330per year
Top pay (top 10%)$78,090per year
Jobs in the area7,410people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Sacramento?
Expensive. Rent of $2,152 a month takes 41.7% 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 Sacramento, CA?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area is $61,970 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $45,330 and $78,090.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Sacramento?
Typical rent of $2,152 a month takes 41.7% 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 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area.