California / CDCR / Medical Assistant

Job-title file

Medical Assistant

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

606 employees hold this title in CDCR. Median total compensation for the role is $48,480, below the department median of $111,126.

Employees: 606
Total payroll: $24.7M
Role median: $48,480
Agency median: $111,126
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$2,748$72,189+

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

How total compensation varies among the 606 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. California

Across all employers in California, the median wage for Medical Assistants — about 117,060 people — is $49,660. CDCR pays a median base salary of $52,972 for this role, 7% above that figure — about the 57th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where CDCR sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$39,290

$46,240

$49,660

$61,870

$77,300

CDCR median · $52,972

The bar is the range of annual wages for Medical Assistants across every employer in California, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows CDCR’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. CDCR’s median base salary is 16% above that national figure, about the 81st percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$36,050

$38,470

$45,690

$49,180

$59,310

CDCR median · $52,972

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 California range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 412 of 606 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 CDCR is $48,480, 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 California

Medical Assistant is held in 7 California departments. In CDCR, the median of $48,480 ranks #3 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Cdcr/Cchcs

$59,811 · 32

Veterans Affairs

$50,574 · 2

State University

$46,068 · 106

Department of State Hospitals

$35,570 · 20

State Polytech University

$34,232 · 30

Developmental Services

$3,305 · 1

Median total compensation for the Medical Assistant role in other Californiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Medical Assistant beyond California

This role is reported in 12 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $47,011 ranks #4 of 12. See Medical Assistant across all of California →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$137,927 · 239

City of Cincinnati

$59,185 · 57

Ramsey County, Minnesota

$47,814 · 12

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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Melinda Grefaldia

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$26,947

Sub-department: CA State Prison - Sacramento
Base pay: $26,613
Overtime: $334
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,947
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,935
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 2842137374006
Salary Total: $4,438
Total Pay: $26,947

At CDCR, Melinda Grefaldia serves as a Medical Assistant within CA State Prison - Sacramento. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,947. Union affiliation: R20.

Melissa Roque

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2024 total comp

$26,661

Sub-department: Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora
Base pay: $26,458
Overtime: $19
Other pay: $184
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,661
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Kings

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,820
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5872207374005
Salary Total: $4,423
Total Pay: $26,661

Melissa Roque is a Medical Assistant at CDCR within Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $26,661. Union affiliation: R20.

Daniel Renteria

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$26,613

Sub-department: R J Donovan Correctional Facility
Base pay: $26,613
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,613
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,935
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0302137374016
Salary Total: $4,438
Total Pay: $26,613

Daniel Renteria works as a Medical Assistant for CDCR within R J Donovan Correctional Facility. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $26,613 in 2025. They are represented by R20.

Michaelah Young

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2023 total comp

$26,267

Sub-department: CA. Institution for Men
Base pay: $25,575
Overtime: $271
Other pay: $420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,267
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,933
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0802137374025
Salary Total: $3,933
Total Pay: $26,267

Michaelah Young holds the role of Medical Assistant at CDCR within CA. Institution for Men. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,267. Union affiliation: R20.

Crystal Wray

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2023 total comp

$25,978

Sub-department: R J Donovan Correctional Facility
Base pay: $24,948
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,030
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,978
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,933
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0302137374018
Salary Total: $3,933
Total Pay: $25,978

At CDCR, Crystal Wray serves as a Medical Assistant within R J Donovan Correctional Facility. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,978. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Miraya Salazar

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$25,787

Sub-department: Central CA Womens Facility
Base pay: $25,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,787
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Madera
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,935
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3812137374011
Salary Total: $4,438
Total Pay: $25,787

Miraya Salazar works as a Medical Assistant for CDCR within Central CA Womens Facility. Their status is full-time. Miraya earned $25,787 in 2025. They are represented by R20.

Stephanye Lara

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2023 total comp

$25,562

Sub-department: Centinela State Prison
Base pay: $22,464
Overtime: $1,167
Other pay: $1,931
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,562
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Imperial

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,566
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4032137374918
Salary Total: $3,566
Total Pay: $25,562

Stephanye Lara works as a Medical Assistant for CDCR within Centinela State Prison. Their status is full-time. Stephanye earned $25,562 in 2023. Union affiliation: R20.

Cristina Bejarano

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2023 total comp

$25,398

Sub-department: Valley State Prison
Base pay: $25,393
Overtime: $6
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,398
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Madera
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,128
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9192137374006
Salary Total: $4,128
Total Pay: $25,398

Cristina Bejarano holds the role of Medical Assistant at CDCR within Valley State Prison. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,398. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Celina Wood

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$25,096

Sub-department: Csp - Los Angeles County
Base pay: $24,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $332
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,096
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,874
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0272137374007
Salary Total: $4,874
Total Pay: $25,096

Celina Wood works as a Medical Assistant for CDCR within Csp - Los Angeles County. Their status is full-time. Celina earned $25,096 in 2025. Union affiliation: R20.

Blanca Martinez Castro

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2023 total comp

$24,920

Sub-department: CA. Men's Colony
Base pay: $22,947
Overtime: $577
Other pay: $1,397
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,920
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,462
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0562137374007
Salary Total: $3,712
Total Pay: $24,920

Blanca Martinez Castro holds the role of Medical Assistant at CDCR within CA. Men's Colony. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,920. Union affiliation: R20.

Sarah Grimm

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$24,891

Sub-department: High Desert State Prison
Base pay: $24,507
Overtime: $360
Other pay: $24
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,891
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Lassen
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,935
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9342137374006
Salary Total: $4,438
Total Pay: $24,891

Sarah Grimm is a Medical Assistant at CDCR within High Desert State Prison. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $24,891. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Jose Manuel Abundis Ii

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2023 total comp

$24,846

Sub-department: Centinela State Prison
Base pay: $20,089
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,757
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,846
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Imperial

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,818
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4032207374918
Salary Total: $3,818
Total Pay: $24,846

At CDCR, Jose Manuel Abundis Ii serves as a Medical Assistant within Centinela State Prison. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,846. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Aurora Garcia

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$24,807

Sub-department: CA State Prison - Sacramento
Base pay: $22,307
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,807
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,935
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 2842207374002
Salary Total: $4,438
Total Pay: $24,807

Aurora Garcia works as a Medical Assistant for CDCR within CA State Prison - Sacramento. Their status is full-time. Aurora earned $24,807 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Valerie Cantu

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$24,667

Sub-department: Kern Valley State Prison
Base pay: $21,383
Overtime: $1,073
Other pay: $2,211
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,667
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Kern
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,935
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9152207374007
Salary Total: $4,438
Total Pay: $24,667

Valerie Cantu holds the role of Medical Assistant at CDCR within Kern Valley State Prison. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,667. Union affiliation: R20.

Adalgiza Perry

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$24,624

Sub-department: Rehabilitation Center
Base pay: $19,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,124
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,624
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,875
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0792137374010
Salary Total: $4,875
Total Pay: $24,624

Adalgiza Perry is a Medical Assistant at CDCR within Rehabilitation Center. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $24,624. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Tara Sanchez

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$24,424

Sub-department: Pleasant Valley State Prison
Base pay: $21,383
Overtime: $2,905
Other pay: $136
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,424
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,935
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4352137374009
Salary Total: $4,438
Total Pay: $24,424

Tara Sanchez holds the role of Medical Assistant at CDCR within Pleasant Valley State Prison. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,424. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Kaylee Howe

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2023 total comp

$23,933

Sub-department: Pelican Bay State Prison
Base pay: $22,188
Overtime: $587
Other pay: $1,158
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,933
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Del Norte
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,462
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3942137374001
Salary Total: $3,462
Total Pay: $23,933

Kaylee Howe works as a Medical Assistant for CDCR within Pelican Bay State Prison. Their status is full-time. Kaylee earned $23,933 in 2023. Union affiliation: R20.

Gabriela Gutierrez

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2024 total comp

$23,906

Sub-department: Kern Valley State Prison
Base pay: $18,178
Overtime: $1
Other pay: $5,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,906
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Kern

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,295
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9152207374001
Salary Total: $4,295
Total Pay: $23,906

Gabriela Gutierrez works as a Medical Assistant for CDCR within Kern Valley State Prison. Their status is full-time. Gabriela earned $23,906 in 2024. They are represented by R20.

Adriana Guillen

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$23,856

Sub-department: North Kern State Prison
Base pay: $22,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,667
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,856
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Kern

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,935
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1822207374918
Salary Total: $4,438
Total Pay: $23,856

Adriana Guillen works as a Medical Assistant for CDCR within North Kern State Prison. Their status is full-time. Adriana earned $23,856 in 2025. They are represented by R20.

Lizbeth Ortega

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$23,681

Sub-department: CA Men's Colony
Base pay: $18,907
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,774
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,681
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: San Luis Obispo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,338
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0562137374014
Salary Total: $4,876
Total Pay: $23,681

Lizbeth Ortega works as a Medical Assistant for CDCR within CA Men's Colony. Their status is full-time. Lizbeth earned $23,681 in 2025. They are represented by R20.

Natalina Navarro

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$23,601

Sub-department: Central CA Womens Facility
Base pay: $21,843
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,757
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,601
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Madera
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,935
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3812207374003
Salary Total: $4,438
Total Pay: $23,601

Natalina Navarro is a Medical Assistant at CDCR within Central CA Womens Facility. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $23,601. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Alexsandra Garcia

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$23,580

Sub-department: Mule Creek State Prison
Base pay: $21,479
Overtime: $17
Other pay: $2,083
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,580
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Amador

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,935
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0252207374012
Salary Total: $4,438
Total Pay: $23,580

Alexsandra Garcia works as a Medical Assistant for CDCR within Mule Creek State Prison. Their status is full-time. Alexsandra earned $23,580 in 2025. Union affiliation: R20.