salary$64,820 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,770per year
Top pay (top 10%)$79,890per year
Jobs in the area1,550people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Santa Rosa?
Expensive. Rent of $2,393 a month takes 44.3% 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 Santa Rosa, CA?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area is $64,820 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $46,770 and $79,890.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Santa Rosa?
Typical rent of $2,393 a month takes 44.3% 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 Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area.