CA · NHA exam
CCMA Certification in California
$55,100 mean annual wage (BLS OEWS, May 2025) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in California.
150
Scored questions
180
Minutes
Scope of practice in California
What a medical assistant may do in California is set by state law and by the delegation of the supervising provider, and it differs from state to state. Confirm current rules with the Medical Board of California (https://www.mbc.ca.gov/) and your employer.
California metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | 78,420 | $44,300 |
| San Francisco | San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward | 19,850 | $55,850 |
| San Diego | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | 16,340 | $46,590 |
| San Jose | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | 9,840 | $56,370 |
| Sacramento | Sacramento-Roseville-Arden-Arcade | 11,240 | $47,530 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
California professional association
California Society of Medical Assistants (CSMA)
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