San Diego

Medical Administrative Assistant Salary in San Diego

Average Pay
$
21.01
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High
$
30.45
Low
$
16
Low
$
16
High
$
30.45
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Medical Administrative Assistant Salary in the US by State

As of Sep 05, 2025, state 1 is the state in the US with the highest pay, earning $amount one per hour. Followed by state 2 with $amount 2 and state 3 with $amount 3 per hour in second and third positions, respectively.

Medical Administrative Assistant Salary in San Diego by Cities

As of Sep 05, 2025, state 1 is the city in San Diego with the highest pay with $amount one per hour. Followed by state 2 with $amount 2 and state 3 with $amount 3 per hour in second and third positions respectively.

Medical Administrative Assistant Salary in California by Cities

As of Sep 05, 2025, San Diego is ranked as the California for Medical Administrative Assistant salaries in California with an average salary of $21.01 per hour.

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29
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29
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Medical Administrative Assistant Salary by Years of Experience 

Medical Administrative Assistant salaries can vary depending on experience. People who are just starting usually earn less, but as they gain skills, learn new tasks, and build experience, their pay often increases. With several years in the field, many assistants can move into higher-paying roles or take on more responsibilities.

The chart below shows how salaries typically change, from beginners to experienced professionals.

$22

Entry Level
0-1 yr

$28

Senior
+4 yrs

$24

Mid Level
2-3 yrs

Highest Paying Medical Administrative Assistant Specializations in the US 

The highest paying Medical Administrative Assistant specialization in the US is family medicine, with an average pay of $23.06 per hour. Followed by pediatrics with $22.55 and primary care with $21.6 per hour in second and third position respectively.

Highest Paying Medical Administrative Assistant Specializations in San Diego

In San Diego, the highest paying Medical Administrative Assistant specialization is family medicine, with an average pay of $23.06 per hour. Followed by pediatrics with $22.55 and primary care with $21.6 per hour in second and third position respectively.

Highest Paying Medical Administrative Assistant Specializations in San Diego

Discover how Medical Administrative Assistant salaries vary depending on your workplace and specialty.

 1.  
family medicine
$
23.06
 /hr
 2.  
pediatrics
$
22.55
 /hr
 3.  
primary care
$
21.6
 /hr
 4.  
urgent care
$
21.2
 /hr
 5.  
cardiology
$
20.51
 /hr
 6.  
dermatology
$
20.37
 /hr
 7.  
billing
$
19.39
 /hr
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$
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Job Openings

Pediatric Associates of Wellesley
Cardiology Medical Assistant
Full time
$24.50
/hr
Austin, TX
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Pediatric Associates of Wellesley
Cardiology Medical Assistant
Full time
$24.50
/hr
Austin, TX
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Pediatric Associates of Wellesley
Cardiology Medical Assistant
Full time
$24.50
/hr
Austin, TX
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Pediatric Associates of Wellesley
Cardiology Medical Assistant
Full time
$24.50
/hr
Austin, TX
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Job Openings

Robert Half
Medical Receptionist
Full Time
$
/hr
San Diego
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RadNet San Diego
Medical Receptionist
Full Time
$
22
/hr
San Diego
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All-Star Physical Therapy
Care Coordinator (Medical Receptionist/PSR)
Full Time
$
18.63
/hr
San Diego
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Noblis
On-Call Office Assistant
Full Time
$
26.34
/hr
San Diego
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California Orthopaedic Institute Medical Associates, Inc.
Part Time Medical Receptionist - MRI
Part Time
$
20
/hr
San Diego
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