salary$49,420 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$43,340per year
Top pay (top 10%)$66,340per year
Jobs in the area9,370people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford San Diego?
Expensive. Rent of $3,011 a month takes 73.1% 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 San Diego, CA?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area is $49,420 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $43,340 and $66,340.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in San Diego?
Typical rent of $3,011 a month takes 73.1% 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 Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area.