How much does a Medical Assistant I make in Sacramento, CA? The average Medical Assistant I salary in Sacramento, CA is $47,294 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $43,055 and $51,973. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Medical Assistant I

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Job Openings for Medical Assistant I in Sacramento, CA
The Certified Medical Assistant reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or ...
JobGet - 61 days ago
Saint Alphonsus Health System - Baker City , OR
The Medical Assistant or CNA will work in our outpatient clinic promoting a positive experience in ... Must be licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant Level I in the State of Oregon. * Basic Life ...
Talroo / Jobs2Careers - 2 days ago
Swedish Health Services - Seattle , WA
National Provider BLS - American Heart Association * 1 year of Medical assistant experience in a healthcare setting required (i.e. physician's office, scheduler, etc.). Preferred qualifications
JobGet - 22 days ago
Northern Nevada Medical Group - Sparks , NV
Interviewing patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight ... Medical Assistant certificate required * Current BLS/CPR certification required * Minimum of 3 ...
JobGet - 36 days ago
Pacific Medical Centers - Issaquah , WA
A MA II performs all aspects of the MA I role and is fully competent in the clinical needs ... Washington Medical Assistant Certification * Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS ...
JobGet - 50 days ago
Salem Health - Salem , OR
Relocation assistance available for qualified positionsFull comprehensive medical, dental, and ... Currently certified in the State of Oregon to practice as a CNA I or II.Basic Life Support (BLS) is ...
Lensa - 37 days ago

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47348
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Medical Assistant I in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Medical Assistant I ranges from $43,055 to $51,973 with the average base salary of $47,294. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,093 to $52,085 with the average total cash compensation of $47,348.

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About Sacramento, California    Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

Sacramento, California  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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