PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Medical Assistant (MA)
Premise Health · Pleasanton, CA
$27.20–$34.00/ hour
Medical Assistant jobs in South San Francisco, CA
Pay for medical assistants in the South San Francisco area centers on $28.80 per hour, or about $59,910 a year. The lower quarter earns under $23.59 and the upper quarter over $36.22. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in South San Francisco. That ranks 5th of 380 U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay, and 11th of 339 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near South San Francisco.
- $28.80median pay per hour, San Francisco
- $24–$36typical range per hour
- 15,130medical assistants employed in the metro area
- 9open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Medical Assistant roles near South San Francisco
Roles in other cities of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area.
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Medical Assistant - Front/Back Swing, Orthopedics, (San Rafael), Full-Time, Days
MarinHealth · San Rafael, CA
$28.00–$31.21/ hour
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Medical Assistant
CommonSpirit Health · Redwood City, CA
$30.21–$42.67/ hour
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Medical Assistant
US Oncology Network · San Leandro, CA
$25.25–$35.62/ hour
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Medical Assistant
US Oncology Network · Dublin, CA
$25.25–$34.61/ hour
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Medical Assistant-Front/Back Swing - Specialty Hub (Float), Cardiology, (Novato), Full-Time, Days
MarinHealth · Novato, CA
$28.00–$31.21/ hour
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Medical Assistant - Front/Back Swing, Primary Care, (Novato), Full-Time, Days
MarinHealth · Novato, CA
$28.00–$31.21/ hour
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Float Medical Assistant-Front/Back Swing, Pediatric Care/Primary Care, (San Rafael/Novato), Days
MarinHealth · San Rafael, CA
$28.00–$31.21/ hour
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Certified Medical Assistant - Float San Francisco
GoHealth Urgent Care · Daly City, CA
$23.00–$30.00/ hour
More open Medical Assistant roles in South San Francisco
1 more open role from employers in South San Francisco. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente · South San Francisco, CA
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| MarinHealth | 4 | $29.61 |
| US Oncology Network | 2 | $30.18 |
| Premise Health | 1 | $30.60 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $36.44 |
| GoHealth Urgent Care | 1 | $26.50 |
Medical Assistant pay in South San Francisco, CA
The metro median is 25% above the California statewide median of $23.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 15,130 medical assistants employed in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area, 6.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.22).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.50 | $46,800 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.59 | $49,070 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Median | $28.80 | $59,910 | 36% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $36.22 | $75,340 | 70% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $37.50 | $78,000 | 76% above U.S. median |
How South San Francisco ranks
- 5th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 11th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th 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 South San Francisco
- Overall prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont run 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 95% above the U.S. average (index 194.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $28.80 median hour buys what $24.91 buys at the national price level, 17% above 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 South San Francisco paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,037
- Per year: $51,840
- Per month: $4,320
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in South San Francisco
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $183 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,883 |
| 13-week assignment | $24,479 |
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 South San Francisco
CMS lists 1 hospital in South San Francisco, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco South San Francisco, 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 San Mateo County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include San Mateo County (3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daly City, CA | 6 mi | $28.80/hr | 101,418 |
| San Mateo, CA | 7 mi | $28.80/hr | 103,006 |
| Palo Alto, CA | 22 mi | $29.95/hr | 67,658 |
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 South San Francisco
South San Francisco city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do medical assistants make in South San Francisco, CA?
Medical Assistants in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area have a median pay of $28.80 per hour, about $59,910 a year. The middle half earn between $23.59 and $36.22 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is South San Francisco a good place for medical assistants once cost of living is counted?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ranks 11th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 5th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical assistants in South San Francisco?
We list 9 open roles with published pay from 5 employers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near South San Francisco.
Do I need a California license to work in South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include San Mateo 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 South San Francisco?
The federal per diem benchmark in South San Francisco is $183 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,883 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place medical assistants in South San Francisco?
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Your Medical Assistant pay reportSouth San Francisco, 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
- Medical AssistantPermanent$23.84–$35.76/ hour
+ 84 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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