salary$49,500 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,820per year
Top pay (top 10%)$63,270per year
Jobs in the area1,660people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Santa Maria?
Expensive. Rent of $1,987 a month takes 48.2% 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 Santa Maria, CA?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area is $49,500 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $39,820 and $63,270.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Santa Maria?
Typical rent of $1,987 a month takes 48.2% 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 Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area.