PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Medical Assistant (MA)
MemorialCare · Irvine, CA
$23.00–$33.18/ hour
New this week
Medical Assistant jobs in Laguna Niguel, CA
The median medical assistant pay in the Laguna Niguel area is $22.11 per hour ($46,000 a year), with the typical range running from $19.01 to $27.02. 6 open roles with published pay are listed for Laguna Niguel and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 85 hospitals in the Laguna Niguel metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Laguna Niguel.
- $22.11median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $19–$27typical range per hour
- 34,570medical assistants employed in the metro area
- 6open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Medical Assistant roles near Laguna Niguel
Roles in other cities of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area.
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Medical Assistant
CommonSpirit Health · Glendale, CA
$27.25–$38.49/ hour
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PermanentPosted 11 days ago
Medical Assistant II - Family Medicine - Full Time - Days - 8hr West Covina
Emanate Health · West Covina, CA
$24.15–$36.47/ hour
PermanentPosted 11 days ago
Medical Assistant II - Primary Care Clinic - Full Time - Days - 8hr Glendora
Emanate Health · Glendora, CA
$24.15–$36.47/ hour
PermanentPosted 11 days ago
Medical Assistant - OB/GYN Clinic - Full Time - Days - 8hr Glendora
Emanate Health · Glendora, CA
$23.00–$34.50/ hour
PermanentPosted 11 days ago
Medical Assistant - OB/GYN - Full Time - Days - 8hr Glendora
Emanate Health · Glendora, CA
$23.00–$34.50/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Emanate Health | 4 | $29.53 |
| MemorialCare | 1 | $28.09 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $32.87 |
Medical Assistant pay in Laguna Niguel, CA
The metro median is 4% below the California statewide median of $23.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 34,570 medical assistants employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 5.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.08).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.52 | $36,440 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $19.01 | $39,540 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.11 | $46,000 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $27.02 | $56,200 | 27% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $30.47 | $63,380 | 43% above U.S. median |
How Laguna Niguel ranks
- 79th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 266th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 17th of 24 California metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical Assistants (SOC 31-9092), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Laguna Niguel
- Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.11 median hour buys what $19.47 buys at the national price level, 8% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Laguna Niguel paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$796
- Per year: $39,798
- Per month: $3,316
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Laguna Niguel
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $191 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,939 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,207 |
Travel medical assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area
CMS lists 85 hospitals in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, 27 of the 66 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Newport Beach, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Keck Hospital Of Usc Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance Torrance, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital Santa Monica, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Mary Medical Center Long Beach, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Torrance Memorial Medical Center Torrance, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center Anaheim, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Orange County
HRSA lists 19 active primary care shortage designations that include Orange County (2 population-group, 17 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Medical Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliso Viejo, CA | 4 mi | $22.11/hr | 50,457 |
| Mission Viejo, CA | 6 mi | $22.11/hr | 91,601 |
Medical Assistant jobs in California · Medical Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in California
Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Laguna Niguel
Laguna Niguel city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do medical assistants make in Laguna Niguel, CA?
Medical Assistants in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $22.11 per hour, about $46,000 a year. The middle half earn between $19.01 and $27.02 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Laguna Niguel a good place for medical assistants once cost of living is counted?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 266th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 79th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical assistants in Laguna Niguel?
We list 6 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Laguna Niguel.
Do I need a California license to work in Laguna Niguel as a medical assistant?
Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Laguna Niguel in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 19 active primary care shortage designations that include Orange County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Laguna Niguel?
The federal per diem benchmark in Laguna Niguel is $191 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,939 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place medical assistants in Laguna Niguel?
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Your Medical Assistant pay reportLaguna Niguel, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenSacramento, CA · 2 postings$33.62/ hr$28–$39
- Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 11 postings$31.60/ hr$26–$37
- Sharp HealthcareSan Diego, CA · 4 postings$31.60/ hr$26–$34
- CommonSpirit HealthSan Luis Obispo, CA · 19 postings$31.44/ hr$25–$43
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$24Median$29.61High$36
86 Medical Assistant postings with published pay in California, 80 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 86 Medical Assistant roles
- Medical AssistantPermanent$26.06–$36.81/ hour
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