salary$50,680 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$43,210per year
Top pay (top 10%)$67,570per year
Jobs in the area2,020people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Thousand Oaks?
Expensive. Rent of $3,300 a month takes 78.1% 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 Thousand Oaks, CA?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area is $50,680 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $43,210 and $67,570.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Thousand Oaks?
Typical rent of $3,300 a month takes 78.1% 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 Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area.