salary$61,940 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$49,370per year
Top pay (top 10%)$79,620per year
Jobs in the area6,400people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford San Jose?
Expensive. Rent of $3,046 a month takes 59.0% 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in San Jose, CA?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area is $61,940 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $49,370 and $79,620.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in San Jose?
Typical rent of $3,046 a month takes 59.0% 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 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area.