Medical Assistant salary in San Jose Sunnyvale Santa Clara, CA

How much does a Medical Assistant make in San Jose Sunnyvale Santa Clara, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$50,791

Median $50,791
Low $40,483High $65,288

Based on 6,400 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (updated July 31, 2026).

Adjusted down 18% for entry-level roles, because this occupation's wage data is published for all experience levels combined.

Salary range

10th percentile
$40,483
25th percentile
$42,140
75th percentile
$64,058
90th percentile
$65,288

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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