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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Edith Espino

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$54,564

Sub-department: Kern Valley State Prison
Base pay: $54,373
Overtime: $191
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,564
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Kern

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,783
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9152137374018
Salary Total: $4,640
Total Pay: $54,564

Edith Espino holds the role of Medical Assistant at CDCR within Kern Valley State Prison. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,564. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Simona Martinez

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$54,544

Sub-department: Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora
Base pay: $54,004
Overtime: $507
Other pay: $32
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,544
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Kings
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,023
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5872137374015
Salary Total: $4,872
Total Pay: $54,544

At CDCR, Simona Martinez serves as a Medical Assistant within Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,544. They are represented by R20.

Nancy Santiago

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$54,495

Sub-department: Kern Valley State Prison
Base pay: $54,380
Overtime: $116
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,495
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Kern

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,783
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9152137374011
Salary Total: $4,640
Total Pay: $54,495

Nancy Santiago works as a Medical Assistant for CDCR within Kern Valley State Prison. Their status is full-time. Nancy earned $54,495 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R20.

James Deaver

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$54,330

Sub-department: CA Medical Facility
Base pay: $41,413
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,917
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,330
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Solano
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,338
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0762207374013
Salary Total: $4,654
Total Pay: $54,330

James Deaver works as a Medical Assistant for CDCR within CA Medical Facility. Their status is full-time. James earned $54,330 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Michael Morales

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$54,257

Sub-department: Correctional Training Facilit
Base pay: $53,565
Overtime: $692
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,257
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,338
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1012137374006
Salary Total: $4,654
Total Pay: $54,257

Michael Morales holds the role of Medical Assistant at CDCR within Correctional Training Facilit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,257. Union affiliation: R20.

Erika Detrinidad

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$54,220

Sub-department: San Quentin State Prison
Base pay: $54,163
Overtime: $49
Other pay: $8
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,220
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Marin

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,554
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0952137374006
Salary Total: $4,647
Total Pay: $54,220

At CDCR, Erika Detrinidad serves as a Medical Assistant within San Quentin State Prison. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,220. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Erika Vigil

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$54,175

Sub-department: Valley State Prison
Base pay: $53,574
Overtime: $593
Other pay: $8
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,175
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Madera

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,784
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 9192137374011
Salary Total: $4,640
Total Pay: $54,175

Erika Vigil is a Medical Assistant at CDCR within Valley State Prison. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,175. They are represented by R20.

Juana Ayala

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$54,153

Sub-department: R J Donovan Correctional Facility
Base pay: $53,367
Overtime: $537
Other pay: $249
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,153
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,119
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0302137374002
Salary Total: $4,965
Total Pay: $54,153

Juana Ayala is a Medical Assistant at CDCR within R J Donovan Correctional Facility. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,153. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Wendy Sanchez

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$54,109

Sub-department: Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora
Base pay: $52,486
Overtime: $1,615
Other pay: $8
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,109
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Kings

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,338
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5872137374009
Salary Total: $4,654
Total Pay: $54,109

At CDCR, Wendy Sanchez serves as a Medical Assistant within Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,109. They are represented by R20.

Katelyn Dowell

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2024 total comp

$54,109

Sub-department: CA Medical Facility
Base pay: $54,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,109
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Solano
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,875
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0762137374011
Salary Total: $4,875
Total Pay: $54,109

Katelyn Dowell holds the role of Medical Assistant at CDCR within CA Medical Facility. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $54,109. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Marissa Romero

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$54,076

Sub-department: Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora
Base pay: $53,334
Overtime: $719
Other pay: $24
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,076
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Kings
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,338
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5872137374003
Salary Total: $4,654
Total Pay: $54,076

Marissa Romero is a Medical Assistant at CDCR within Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,076. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Chuckie Milson

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$54,036

Sub-department: Csp - Los Angeles County
Base pay: $53,872
Overtime: $164
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,036
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,782
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0272137374015
Salary Total: $4,639
Total Pay: $54,036

Chuckie Milson holds the role of Medical Assistant at CDCR within Csp - Los Angeles County. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,036. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Sidne Ellis

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$53,997

Sub-department: CA Medical Facility
Base pay: $53,508
Overtime: $290
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,997
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Solano
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,644
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0762137374026
Salary Total: $4,645
Total Pay: $53,997

Sidne Ellis holds the role of Medical Assistant at CDCR within CA Medical Facility. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,997. Union affiliation: R20.

Maria Lucero

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$53,995

Sub-department: CA Medical Facility
Base pay: $53,937
Overtime: $57
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,995
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Solano
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,132
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0762137374025
Salary Total: $4,660
Total Pay: $53,995

At CDCR, Maria Lucero serves as a Medical Assistant within CA Medical Facility. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,995. They are represented by R20.

Rebecca Alcaraz

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$53,985

Sub-department: Pleasant Valley State Prison
Base pay: $53,754
Overtime: $222
Other pay: $8
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,985
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,021
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4352137374003
Salary Total: $4,870
Total Pay: $53,985

At CDCR, Rebecca Alcaraz serves as a Medical Assistant within Pleasant Valley State Prison. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,985. Union affiliation: R20.

Maria Renteria

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$53,895

Sub-department: North Kern State Prison
Base pay: $53,605
Overtime: $177
Other pay: $113
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,895
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Kern
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,021
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1822137374005
Salary Total: $4,870
Total Pay: $53,895

Maria Renteria holds the role of Medical Assistant at CDCR within North Kern State Prison. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,895. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Mary Ann Reyes

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$53,892

Sub-department: North Kern State Prison
Base pay: $53,565
Overtime: $327
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,892
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Kern

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,338
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1822137374017
Salary Total: $4,654
Total Pay: $53,892

At CDCR, Mary Ann Reyes serves as a Medical Assistant within North Kern State Prison. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,892. They are represented by R20.

Marilyn Hosman

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$53,856

Sub-department: CA State Prison - Solano
Base pay: $53,595
Overtime: $53
Other pay: $207
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,856
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Solano

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,132
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 6742137374009
Salary Total: $4,660
Total Pay: $53,856

Marilyn Hosman holds the role of Medical Assistant at CDCR within CA State Prison - Solano. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,856. They are represented by R20.

Jessica Vargas

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$53,730

Sub-department: R J Donovan Correctional Facility
Base pay: $53,595
Overtime: $17
Other pay: $118
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,730
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: San Diego

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,132
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0302137374006
Salary Total: $4,660
Total Pay: $53,730

Jessica Vargas works as a Medical Assistant for CDCR within R J Donovan Correctional Facility. Their status is full-time. Jessica earned $53,730 in 2025. They are represented by R20.

Geneve Martinez

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$53,683

Sub-department: Mule Creek State Prison
Base pay: $52,974
Overtime: $709
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,683
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Amador

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,132
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0252207374017
Salary Total: $4,660
Total Pay: $53,683

Geneve Martinez works as a Medical Assistant for CDCR within Mule Creek State Prison. Their status is full-time. Geneve earned $53,683 in 2025. They are represented by R20.

Hannah Nguyen

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$53,633

Sub-department: CA State Prison - Sacramento
Base pay: $53,569
Overtime: $64
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,633
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,338
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 2842137374007
Salary Total: $4,654
Total Pay: $53,633

Hannah Nguyen works as a Medical Assistant for CDCR within CA State Prison - Sacramento. Their status is full-time. Hannah earned $53,633 in 2025. They are represented by R20.

Jasmine Parham

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$53,631

Sub-department: CA State Prison - Solano
Base pay: $53,582
Overtime: $50
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,631
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Solano
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,132
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 6742137374007
Salary Total: $4,660
Total Pay: $53,631

Jasmine Parham works as a Medical Assistant for CDCR within CA State Prison - Solano. Their status is full-time. Jasmine earned $53,631 in 2025. They are represented by R20.

Monica Dunn

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$53,616

Sub-department: Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora
Base pay: $53,007
Overtime: $577
Other pay: $32
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,616
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Kings
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,555
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5872137374020
Salary Total: $4,647
Total Pay: $53,616

Monica Dunn works as a Medical Assistant for CDCR within Substance Abuse Treat-Corcora. Their status is full-time. Monica earned $53,616 in 2025. Union affiliation: R20.

Graciela Ponce Juarez

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$53,611

Sub-department: San Quentin State Prison
Base pay: $53,595
Overtime: $17
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,611
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Marin

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,132
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0952137374020
Salary Total: $4,660
Total Pay: $53,611

Graciela Ponce Juarez works as a Medical Assistant for CDCR within San Quentin State Prison. Their status is full-time. Graciela earned $53,611 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Thaily Hidalgo Sosa

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$53,561

Sub-department: CA Medical Facility
Base pay: $53,550
Overtime: $11
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,561
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Solano
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,132
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0762137374019
Salary Total: $4,660
Total Pay: $53,561

At CDCR, Thaily Hidalgo Sosa serves as a Medical Assistant within CA Medical Facility. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,561. Union affiliation: R20.

Dean Stombaugh

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$53,519

Sub-department: R J Donovan Correctional Facility
Base pay: $53,500
Overtime: $19
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,519
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: San Diego

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,784
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0302137374014
Salary Total: $4,640
Total Pay: $53,519

Dean Stombaugh holds the role of Medical Assistant at CDCR within R J Donovan Correctional Facility. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,519. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Eleni Aguon

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$53,499

Sub-department: CA State Prison - Solano
Base pay: $53,323
Overtime: $71
Other pay: $105
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,499
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Solano
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,555
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 6742137374001
Salary Total: $4,647
Total Pay: $53,499

Eleni Aguon is a Medical Assistant at CDCR within CA State Prison - Solano. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $53,499. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Brenda Campos Bonilla

Medical Assistant/CDCR

2025 total comp

$53,498

Sub-department: CA Medical Facility
Base pay: $53,492
Overtime: $6
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,498
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Solano

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,132
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0762137374021
Salary Total: $4,660
Total Pay: $53,498

Brenda Campos Bonilla works as a Medical Assistant for CDCR within CA Medical Facility. Their status is full-time. Brenda earned $53,498 in 2025. Union affiliation: R20.