Certified Medical Assistant salary in California

Average salary
$35,500/yr
Based on 646 income tax records
$18,000
$61,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$30K
 
$37K
 
$36K
 
$39K
 
$45K
$18,000
$61,500
How much do Certified Medical Assistants make?
The average total salary for a Certified Medical Assistant is $35,500 per year. This is based on data from 646 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Certified Medical Assistant and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Certified Medical Assistant salary can vary between $18,000 to $61,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Certified Medical Assistant salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Permanente Medicine, California
20 income tax records
$55,000/yr
$30K – $77K
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Los Angeles County, California
14 income tax records
$50,500/yr
$28K – $56K
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Sutter Health, California
70 income tax records
$46,000/yr
$23K – $65K
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State Of California, California
14 income tax records
$35,500/yr
$25K – $50K

Certified Medical Assistant demographics in California

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81% are single
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19% are married
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39% have kids
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29% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Certified Medical Assistants in California

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The average salary for a certified medical assistant in California is $35,500 per year. Certified medical assistant salaries in California can vary between $18,000 to $61,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 646 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as certified medical assistant.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for certified medical assistants in California: Permanente Medicine ($55,000 a year), Los Angeles County ($50,500 a year), and Sutter Health ($46,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for certified medical assistants in California: San Jose, CA ($48,000 a year), Vacaville, CA ($46,000 a year), and Santa Rosa, CA ($42,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.