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Medical Assistants Salary in Modesto, CA (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 1,870 employed

Annual Mean
$55,580
$26.72/hr
Annual Median
$49,990
$24.04/hr
Bottom 10%
$38,830
$18.67/hr
Top 10%
$78,080
$37.54/hr
Location vs National Average
Modesto, CA
$55,580
Difference
+20.5% vs US avg
US National
$46,120

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$38,830
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$46,310
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$49,990
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$66,800
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$78,080

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$39K

25th

$46K

Median

$50K

75th

$67K

90th

$78K

Modesto, CA has a moderate number of Medical Assistants positions (approximately 1,870), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Modesto, CA, Medical Assistants salaries range from $38,830 at the 10th percentile to $78,080 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $39,250 (79% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.