City and County of San Francisco / Public Health / Medical Assistant

Job-title file

Medical Assistant

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

238 employees hold this title in Public Health. Median total compensation for the role is $138,346, below the department median of $150,926.

Employees: 238
Total payroll: $29.9M
Role median: $138,346
Agency median: $150,926
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$23$185,846+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 238 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Medical Assistant pay vs. the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area

Across all employers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area, the median wage for Medical Assistants — about 14,320 people — is $59,790. Public Health pays a median base salary of $92,095 for this role, 54% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Public Health sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$47,070

$50,120

$59,790

$77,260

$79,750

Public Health median · $92,095

The bar is the range of annual wages for Medical Assistants across every employer in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Public Health’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Medical Assistants — about 817,870 people — is $45,690. Public Health’s median base salary is 102% above that national figure, above the 90th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$36,050

$38,470

$45,690

$49,180

$59,310

Public Health median · $92,095

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 224 of 238 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Public Health is $138,346, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across City and County of San Francisco

Medical Assistant is held in 2 City and County of San Francisco departments. In Public Health, the median of $138,346 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Fire Department

$76,832 · 1

Median total compensation for the Medical Assistant role in other City and County of San Franciscodepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Medical Assistant beyond City and County of San Francisco

This role is reported in 12 jurisdictions. In City and County of San Francisco, the median of $137,927 ranks #1 of 12. See Medical Assistant across all of City and County of San Francisco →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Cincinnati

$59,185 · 57

Ramsey County, Minnesota

$47,814 · 12

California

$47,011 · 797

New York Public Authorities

$46,493 · 28

$41,822 · 8

$39,296 · 38

$37,342 · 33

$13,454 · 95

Median total compensation for comparable Medical Assistantroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Tiffany White

Medical Assistant/Public Health

2025 total comp

$55,213

Sub-department: Lab, Pharmacy & Med Techs
Organization group: Community Health
Base pay: $30,785
Overtime: $3,402
Other pay: $3,955
Benefits: $17,072
Total compensation: $55,213
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 1021, Misc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.47

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPH
Health and Dental Benefits: $8,806
Job Code: 2430
Job Family Code: 2400
Organization Group Code: Community Health
Other Benefits: $2,939

Tiffany White works as a Medical Assistant for Public Health within Lab, Pharmacy & Medical Techs. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.47 FTE. Tiffany earned $55,213 in 2025. They are represented by SEIU, Local 1021, Misc.

Lilian Chen

Medical Assistant/Public Health

2025 total comp

$54,487

Sub-department: Lab, Pharmacy & Med Techs
Organization group: Community Health
Base pay: $20,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $217
Benefits: $33,378
Total compensation: $54,487
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 1021, Misc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.21

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPH
Health and Dental Benefits: $28,665
Job Code: 2430
Job Family Code: 2400
Organization Group Code: Community Health
Other Benefits: $1,588

Lilian Chen works as a Medical Assistant for Public Health within Lab, Pharmacy & Medical Techs. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.21 FTE. Lilian earned $54,487 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is SEIU, Local 1021, Misc.

Jessica Seivane

Medical Assistant/Public Health

2025 total comp

$52,693

Sub-department: Lab, Pharmacy & Med Techs
Organization group: Community Health
Base pay: $30,353
Overtime: $3,593
Other pay: $5,727
Benefits: $13,020
Total compensation: $52,693
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 1021, Misc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.4

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPH
Health and Dental Benefits: $4,913
Job Code: 2430
Job Family Code: 2400
Organization Group Code: Community Health
Other Benefits: $3,202

Jessica Seivane holds the role of Medical Assistant at Public Health within Lab, Pharmacy & Medical Techs. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.4 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,693. Their bargaining unit is SEIU, Local 1021, Misc.

Khamfong Hosee

Medical Assistant/Public Health

2025 total comp

$51,192

Sub-department: Lab, Pharmacy & Med Techs
Organization group: Community Health
Base pay: $33,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $265
Benefits: $17,794
Total compensation: $51,192
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 1021, Misc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPH
Health and Dental Benefits: $9,918
Job Code: 2430
Job Family Code: 2400
Organization Group Code: Community Health
Other Benefits: $2,580

Khamfong Hosee holds the role of Medical Assistant at Public Health within Lab, Pharmacy & Medical Techs. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.5 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,192. Their bargaining unit is SEIU, Local 1021, Misc.

Emma Martinez

Medical Assistant/Public Health

2025 total comp

$50,116

Sub-department: Lab, Pharmacy & Med Techs
Organization group: Community Health
Base pay: $40,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $9,215
Total compensation: $50,116
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 1021, Misc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.4

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPH
Job Code: 2430
Job Family Code: 2400
Organization Group Code: Community Health
Other Benefits: $3,244
Retirement Contribution: $5,972

Emma Martinez is a Medical Assistant at Public Health within Lab, Pharmacy & Medical Techs. They work permanent civil service, 0.4 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $50,116. Union affiliation: SEIU, Local 1021, Misc.

Virginia Saafi

Medical Assistant/Public Health

2025 total comp

$48,657

Sub-department: Lab, Pharmacy & Med Techs
Organization group: Community Health
Base pay: $30,792
Overtime: $314
Other pay: $868
Benefits: $16,682
Total compensation: $48,657
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 1021, Misc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.46

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPH
Health and Dental Benefits: $9,209
Job Code: 2430
Job Family Code: 2400
Organization Group Code: Community Health
Other Benefits: $2,460

Virginia Saafi holds the role of Medical Assistant at Public Health within Lab, Pharmacy & Medical Techs. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.46 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,657. They are represented by SEIU, Local 1021, Misc.

Mieshael Henry

Medical Assistant/Public Health

2025 total comp

$48,241

Sub-department: Lab, Pharmacy & Med Techs
Organization group: Community Health
Base pay: $38,094
Overtime: $1,177
Other pay: $265
Benefits: $8,704
Total compensation: $48,241
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 1021, Misc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.38

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPH
Job Code: 2430
Job Family Code: 2400
Organization Group Code: Community Health
Other Benefits: $3,172
Retirement Contribution: $5,533

Mieshael Henry holds the role of Medical Assistant at Public Health within Lab, Pharmacy & Medical Techs. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.38 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,241. They are represented by SEIU, Local 1021, Misc.

Lucero Olguin-Meza

Medical Assistant/Public Health

2025 total comp

$48,150

Sub-department: Lab, Pharmacy & Med Techs
Organization group: Community Health
Base pay: $29,807
Overtime: $1,363
Other pay: $745
Benefits: $16,235
Total compensation: $48,150
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 1021, Misc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.47

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPH
Health and Dental Benefits: $8,923
Job Code: 2430
Job Family Code: 2400
Organization Group Code: Community Health
Other Benefits: $2,470

Lucero Olguin-Meza is a Medical Assistant at Public Health within Lab, Pharmacy & Medical Techs. They work permanent civil service, 0.47 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $48,150. They are represented by SEIU, Local 1021, Misc.

Gina Fernandez

Medical Assistant/Public Health

2025 total comp

$47,982

Sub-department: Lab, Pharmacy & Med Techs
Organization group: Community Health
Base pay: $30,487
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $985
Benefits: $16,510
Total compensation: $47,982
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 1021, Misc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.46

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPH
Health and Dental Benefits: $9,118
Job Code: 2430
Job Family Code: 2400
Organization Group Code: Community Health
Other Benefits: $2,408

At Public Health, Gina Fernandez serves as a Medical Assistant within Lab, Pharmacy & Medical Techs. They work permanent civil service, 0.46 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,982. Union affiliation: SEIU, Local 1021, Misc.

Jessica Ornelas

Medical Assistant/Public Health

2025 total comp

$47,727

Sub-department: Lab, Pharmacy & Med Techs
Organization group: Community Health
Base pay: $30,469
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $985
Benefits: $16,273
Total compensation: $47,727
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 1021, Misc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.46

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPH
Health and Dental Benefits: $9,112
Job Code: 2430
Job Family Code: 2400
Organization Group Code: Community Health
Other Benefits: $2,180

At Public Health, Jessica Ornelas serves as a Medical Assistant within Lab, Pharmacy & Medical Techs. They work permanent civil service, 0.46 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,727. They are represented by SEIU, Local 1021, Misc.

Veronica Pitteard

Medical Assistant/Public Health

2025 total comp

$47,668

Sub-department: Lab, Pharmacy & Med Techs
Organization group: Community Health
Base pay: $23,339
Overtime: $983
Other pay: $2,871
Benefits: $20,474
Total compensation: $47,668
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 1021, Misc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.24

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPH
Health and Dental Benefits: $14,470
Job Code: 2430
Job Family Code: 2400
Organization Group Code: Community Health
Other Benefits: $2,111

At Public Health, Veronica Pitteard serves as a Medical Assistant within Lab, Pharmacy & Medical Techs. They work permanent civil service, 0.24 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,668. Union affiliation: SEIU, Local 1021, Misc.

Vi Chu

Medical Assistant/Public Health

2025 total comp

$47,429

Sub-department: Lab, Pharmacy & Med Techs
Organization group: Community Health
Base pay: $30,792
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $265
Benefits: $16,372
Total compensation: $47,429
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 1021, Misc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.46

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPH
Health and Dental Benefits: $9,209
Job Code: 2430
Job Family Code: 2400
Organization Group Code: Community Health
Other Benefits: $2,246

Vi Chu works as a Medical Assistant for Public Health within Lab, Pharmacy & Medical Techs. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.46 FTE. Vi earned $47,429 in 2025. They are represented by SEIU, Local 1021, Misc.

Dominique Hamilton

Medical Assistant/Public Health

2025 total comp

$46,875

Sub-department: Lab, Pharmacy & Med Techs
Organization group: Community Health
Base pay: $22,078
Overtime: $1,323
Other pay: $1,897
Benefits: $21,576
Total compensation: $46,875
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 1021, Misc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.23

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPH
Health and Dental Benefits: $16,008
Job Code: 2430
Job Family Code: 2400
Organization Group Code: Community Health
Other Benefits: $2,001

Dominique Hamilton is a Medical Assistant at Public Health within Lab, Pharmacy & Medical Techs. They work permanent civil service, 0.23 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $46,875. Union affiliation: SEIU, Local 1021, Misc.