California / Department of State Hospitals / Medical Assistant

Job-title file

Medical Assistant

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

20 employees hold this title in Department of State Hospitals. Median total compensation for the role is $35,570, below the department median of $92,376.

Employees: 20
Total payroll: $748.9K
Role median: $35,570
Agency median: $92,376
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$65,579+

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

How total compensation varies among the 20 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. Department of State Hospitals pays a median base salary of $53,595 for this role, 8% above that figure — about the 58th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of State Hospitals sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$39,290

$46,240

$49,660

$61,870

$77,300

Department of State Hospitals median · $53,595

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 Department of State Hospitals’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. Department of State Hospitals’s median base salary is 17% above that national figure, about the 82nd percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$36,050

$38,470

$45,690

$49,180

$59,310

Department of State Hospitals median · $53,595

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 14 of 20 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 Department of State Hospitals is $35,570, 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 Department of State Hospitals, the median of $35,570 ranks #5 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

$59,811 · 32

$50,574 · 2

$48,480 · 606

$46,068 · 106

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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Osiris Cordova

Medical Assistant/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$67,123

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $56,595
Overtime: $111
Other pay: $10,417
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,123
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,132
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4550307374600
Salary Total: $4,910
Total Pay: $67,123

At Department of State Hospitals, Osiris Cordova serves as a Medical Assistant within Atascadero State Hospital. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,123. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Alphonso Olds

Medical Assistant/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$63,061

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $63,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,061
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,175
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4554357374001
Salary Total: $5,270
Total Pay: $63,061

Alphonso Olds works as a Medical Assistant for Department of State Hospitals within Atascadero State Hospital. Their status is full-time. Alphonso earned $63,061 in 2025. Union affiliation: R20.

Fabiola Abarca

Medical Assistant/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$56,595

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $56,595
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,595
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: San Luis Obispo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,132
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4550507374601
Salary Total: $4,910
Total Pay: $56,595

Fabiola Abarca is a Medical Assistant at Department of State Hospitals within Atascadero State Hospital. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $56,595. They are represented by R20.

Rosa Cruz

Medical Assistant/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$56,595

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $56,595
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,595
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,132
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4550607374600
Salary Total: $4,910
Total Pay: $56,595

At Department of State Hospitals, Rosa Cruz serves as a Medical Assistant within Atascadero State Hospital. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,595. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Rocio Soto

Medical Assistant/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$56,595

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $56,595
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,595
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: San Luis Obispo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,132
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4550707374600
Salary Total: $4,910
Total Pay: $56,595

Rocio Soto is a Medical Assistant at Department of State Hospitals within Atascadero State Hospital. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $56,595. Union affiliation: R20.

Kristina Hileman

Medical Assistant/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$56,296

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $56,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,296
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,555
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4550507374600
Salary Total: $4,897
Total Pay: $56,296

Kristina Hileman holds the role of Medical Assistant at Department of State Hospitals within Atascadero State Hospital. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,296. They are represented by R20.

Alma Lopez

Medical Assistant/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$53,595

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $53,595
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,595
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,132
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4374327374004
Salary Total: $4,660
Total Pay: $53,595

Alma Lopez works as a Medical Assistant for Department of State Hospitals within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. Their status is full-time. Alma earned $53,595 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Maricela Salcedo

Medical Assistant/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$53,595

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $53,595
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,595
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,132
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4374327374006
Salary Total: $4,660
Total Pay: $53,595

Maricela Salcedo works as a Medical Assistant for Department of State Hospitals within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. Their status is full-time. Maricela earned $53,595 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Stella Vargas

Medical Assistant/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$51,177

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $51,037
Overtime: $140
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,177
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,132
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4374327374003
Salary Total: $4,279
Total Pay: $51,177

Stella Vargas is a Medical Assistant at Department of State Hospitals within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $51,177. Union affiliation: R20.

Naomi Castaneda

Medical Assistant/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$36,904

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $36,851
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $53
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,904
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,935
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4374327374002
Salary Total: $4,438
Total Pay: $36,904

Naomi Castaneda works as a Medical Assistant for Department of State Hospitals within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. Their status is full-time. Naomi earned $36,904 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Chelsy Robinett

Medical Assistant/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$34,236

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $32,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,525
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,236
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,011
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4550107374600
Salary Total: $4,673
Total Pay: $34,236

Chelsy Robinett holds the role of Medical Assistant at Department of State Hospitals within Atascadero State Hospital. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,236. They are represented by R20.

Jennifer Raines

Medical Assistant/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$32,938

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $32,938
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,938
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,338
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4555437374001
Salary Total: $4,676
Total Pay: $32,938

At Department of State Hospitals, Jennifer Raines serves as a Medical Assistant within Atascadero State Hospital. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,938. They are represented by R20.

Leticia Loeza

Medical Assistant/Department of State Hospitals

2024 total comp

$30,200

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $30,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,820
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4550307374601
Salary Total: $4,673
Total Pay: $30,200

Leticia Loeza holds the role of Medical Assistant at Department of State Hospitals within Atascadero State Hospital. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $30,200. Union affiliation: R20.

Areli Velazco

Medical Assistant/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$27,203

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $27,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,203
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,438
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4374327374005
Salary Total: $4,926
Total Pay: $27,203

At Department of State Hospitals, Areli Velazco serves as a Medical Assistant within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,203. Union affiliation: R20.

Carina Dominguez

Medical Assistant/Department of State Hospitals

2024 total comp

$23,838

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $23,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,838
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,820
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4374327374001
Salary Total: $4,423
Total Pay: $23,838

At Department of State Hospitals, Carina Dominguez serves as a Medical Assistant within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,838. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Sandra Perez

Medical Assistant/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$19,249

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $19,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $239
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,249
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,049
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4374327374002
Salary Total: $4,423
Total Pay: $19,249

At Department of State Hospitals, Sandra Perez serves as a Medical Assistant within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,249. Their bargaining unit is R20.

Alyssa Egenias

Medical Assistant/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$17,928

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $17,928
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,928
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Napa
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,566
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4804727374903
Salary Total: $3,566
Total Pay: $17,928

Alyssa Egenias is a Medical Assistant at Department of State Hospitals within Napa State Hospital. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $17,928. They are represented by R20.

Stephanie Sanchez

Medical Assistant/Department of State Hospitals

2024 total comp

$8,496

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $8,496
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,496
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: San Luis Obispo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,820
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4550107374601
Salary Total: $4,673
Total Pay: $8,496

Stephanie Sanchez works as a Medical Assistant for Department of State Hospitals within Atascadero State Hospital. Their status is full-time. Stephanie earned $8,496 in 2024. They are represented by R20.

Jovanna Licea

Medical Assistant/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$3,288

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $3,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,288
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,566
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4374327374001
Salary Total: $3,566
Total Pay: $3,288

Jovanna Licea is a Medical Assistant at Department of State Hospitals within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $3,288. Union affiliation: R20.

Mercedes Manhart

Medical Assistant/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R20
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,462
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4550107374902
Salary Total: $3,712
Total Pay: $337

Mercedes Manhart works as a Medical Assistant for Department of State Hospitals within Atascadero State Hospital. Their status is full-time. Mercedes earned $0 in 2023. Union affiliation: R20.