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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Shilina Cravalho

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$30,856

Sub-department: Mule Creek State Prison
Base pay: $25,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,856
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Amador

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,935
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0252137374013
Salary Total: $4,438
Total Pay: $30,856

Shilina Cravalho is a Medical Assistant at CDCR within Mule Creek State Prison. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $30,856. They are represented by R20.

Cindy Kovach

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$30,808

Sub-department: R J Donovan Correctional Facility
Base pay: $30,634
Overtime: $72
Other pay: $102
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,808
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,935
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0302137374018
Salary Total: $4,438
Total Pay: $30,808

Cindy Kovach works as a Medical Assistant for CDCR within R J Donovan Correctional Facility. Their status is full-time. Cindy earned $30,808 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Erica Mae Dela Cruz

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$30,634

Sub-department: CA Medical Facility
Base pay: $30,634
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,634
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Solano
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,935
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0762137374005
Salary Total: $4,438
Total Pay: $30,634

Erica Mae Dela Cruz is a Medical Assistant at CDCR within CA Medical Facility. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $30,634. Union affiliation: R20.

Cristine Joy Magsuci

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$30,418

Sub-department: CA Medical Facility
Base pay: $30,354
Overtime: $63
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,418
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Solano

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,935
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0762137374013
Salary Total: $4,438
Total Pay: $30,418

At CDCR, Cristine Joy Magsuci serves as a Medical Assistant within CA Medical Facility. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,418. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Vanessa Andaverde

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$30,261

Sub-department: Central CA Womens Facility
Base pay: $17,986
Overtime: $79
Other pay: $12,196
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,261
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Madera

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,554
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3812207374002
Salary Total: $4,419
Total Pay: $30,261

Vanessa Andaverde works as a Medical Assistant for CDCR within Central CA Womens Facility. Their status is full-time. Vanessa earned $30,261 in 2025. They are represented by R20.

Cecilia Aguirre De Ochoa

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$30,212

Sub-department: Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora
Base pay: $23,453
Overtime: $4,171
Other pay: $2,588
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,212
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Kings

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,935
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5872207374005
Salary Total: $4,438
Total Pay: $30,212

Cecilia Aguirre De Ochoa holds the role of Medical Assistant at CDCR within Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,212. They are represented by R20.

Alexandria King Sisneros

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2024 total comp

$30,071

Sub-department: Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora
Base pay: $27,167
Overtime: $2,361
Other pay: $542
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,071
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Kings
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,011
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5872207374008
Salary Total: $4,011
Total Pay: $30,071

Alexandria King Sisneros holds the role of Medical Assistant at CDCR within Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $30,071. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Leonela Herrera

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2024 total comp

$30,022

Sub-department: Valley State Prison
Base pay: $30,006
Overtime: $16
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,022
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Madera

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,820
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9192207374009
Salary Total: $4,423
Total Pay: $30,022

Leonela Herrera is a Medical Assistant at CDCR within Valley State Prison. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $30,022. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Erica Gomez

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$29,854

Sub-department: Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora
Base pay: $19,118
Overtime: $19
Other pay: $10,716
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,854
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Kings
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,423
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5872207374013
Salary Total: $4,423
Total Pay: $29,854

Erica Gomez is a Medical Assistant at CDCR within Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $29,854. They are represented by R20.

Maria Cervantes

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$29,628

Sub-department: Folsom State Prison
Base pay: $29,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,628
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,935
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0712137374011
Salary Total: $4,438
Total Pay: $29,628

Maria Cervantes works as a Medical Assistant for CDCR within Folsom State Prison. Their status is full-time. Maria earned $29,628 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Bryanna Gutierrez Rosas

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$29,219

Sub-department: Centinela State Prison
Base pay: $29,219
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,219
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Imperial

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,935
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4032137374003
Salary Total: $4,438
Total Pay: $29,219

Bryanna Gutierrez Rosas works as a Medical Assistant for CDCR within Centinela State Prison. Their status is full-time. Bryanna earned $29,219 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Makenzie Freedman

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$29,091

Sub-department: CA State Prison - Sacramento
Base pay: $28,930
Overtime: $153
Other pay: $8
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,091
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,935
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 2842137374011
Salary Total: $4,438
Total Pay: $29,091

Makenzie Freedman is a Medical Assistant at CDCR within CA State Prison - Sacramento. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $29,091. Union affiliation: R20.

Cynthia Moreno

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$29,059

Sub-department: Centinela State Prison
Base pay: $15,328
Overtime: $1,051
Other pay: $12,679
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,059
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Imperial

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,011
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4032137374012
Salary Total: $2,654
Total Pay: $29,059

At CDCR, Cynthia Moreno serves as a Medical Assistant within Centinela State Prison. They work part-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,059. Union affiliation: R20.

Alba Espinoza-Lira

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$28,627

Sub-department: CA State Prison - Sacramento
Base pay: $28,585
Overtime: $34
Other pay: $8
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,627
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,935
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 2842137374008
Salary Total: $4,438
Total Pay: $28,627

Alba Espinoza-Lira works as a Medical Assistant for CDCR within CA State Prison - Sacramento. Their status is full-time. Alba earned $28,627 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Teresa Brunelle

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$28,173

Sub-department: Sierra Conservation Center
Base pay: $27,649
Overtime: $77
Other pay: $447
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,173
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Tuolumne
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,555
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0992137374009
Salary Total: $3,535
Total Pay: $28,173

Teresa Brunelle is a Medical Assistant at CDCR within Sierra Conservation Center. They work part-time. 2025 total compensation came to $28,173. Union affiliation: R20.

Vannesa Escobar

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2024 total comp

$28,103

Sub-department: High Desert State Prison
Base pay: $25,262
Overtime: $225
Other pay: $2,616
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,103
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Lassen
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,878
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9342137374001
Salary Total: $4,878
Total Pay: $28,103

Vannesa Escobar holds the role of Medical Assistant at CDCR within High Desert State Prison. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $28,103. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Mariah Adams

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$28,050

Sub-department: CA Medical Facility
Base pay: $16,330
Overtime: $22
Other pay: $11,697
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,050
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Solano

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,935
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0762207374009
Salary Total: $4,438
Total Pay: $28,050

Mariah Adams holds the role of Medical Assistant at CDCR within CA Medical Facility. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,050. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Elena Yareli Garcia Villalobos

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2024 total comp

$28,047

Sub-department: CA State Prison - Solano
Base pay: $27,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $152
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,047
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E20
Work county: Solano

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,820
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 6742137374010
Salary Total: $3,820
Total Pay: $28,047

Elena Yareli Garcia Villalobos is a Medical Assistant at CDCR within CA State Prison - Solano. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $28,047. They are represented by E20.

Misael Mendoza Cervantes

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$28,046

Sub-department: CA State Prison - Corcoran
Base pay: $27,927
Overtime: $119
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,046
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Kings

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,935
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0842137374005
Salary Total: $4,438
Total Pay: $28,046

Misael Mendoza Cervantes holds the role of Medical Assistant at CDCR within CA State Prison - Corcoran. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,046. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Maria Meza

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$28,009

Sub-department: Salinas Valley State Prison
Base pay: $25,509
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,009
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,935
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9362207374009
Salary Total: $4,438
Total Pay: $28,009

Maria Meza works as a Medical Assistant for CDCR within Salinas Valley State Prison. Their status is full-time. Maria earned $28,009 in 2025. Union affiliation: R20.

Sheena Butler

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2023 total comp

$27,660

Sub-department: High Desert State Prison
Base pay: $23,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,050
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,660
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Lassen
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,690
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9342137374008
Salary Total: $4,690
Total Pay: $27,660

Sheena Butler holds the role of Medical Assistant at CDCR within High Desert State Prison. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,660. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Pritpal Ghuman

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2024 total comp

$27,436

Sub-department: CA State Prison - Wasco
Base pay: $25,046
Overtime: $866
Other pay: $1,524
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,436
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Kern
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,820
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1802137374003
Salary Total: $4,423
Total Pay: $27,436

Pritpal Ghuman is a Medical Assistant at CDCR within CA State Prison - Wasco. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $27,436. Union affiliation: R20.

Kulvinder Kaur

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$27,254

Sub-department: Central CA Womens Facility
Base pay: $25,230
Overtime: $628
Other pay: $1,396
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,254
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Madera

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,132
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3812137374003
Salary Total: $1,864
Total Pay: $27,254

Kulvinder Kaur is a Medical Assistant at CDCR within Central CA Womens Facility. They work part-time. 2025 total compensation came to $27,254. They are represented by R20.