Medical assistant schools in Indio, CA
3 schools within 30 miles of Indio, CA offer medical assistant programs, and the closest is Milan Institute-Palm Desert in Palm Desert, 8 miles away. Medical assistants in California earn a median $49,660 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- Closest
- 8 mi
- Public colleges
- 0
- Median pay in CA
- $49,660
What medical assistants earn in California
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Medical assistant salary in CaliforniaHow to become a medical assistant
- Median pay
- $49,660
- $23.88 an hour
- Typical range
- $39,290–$77,300
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in CA
- 117,060
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +12.9%
- 109,700 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the closest medical assistant schools to Indio?
The closest are Milan Institute-Palm Desert (Palm Desert, 8 mi), San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage (Rancho Mirage, 10 mi), and Mayfield College (Cathedral City, 13 mi). In total, 3 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Indio cost?
For the 3 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $24,730 to $28,158. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Indio?
Across California, the median pay is $49,660 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a medical assistant school in Indio?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
Medical assistant schools in nearby cities
- Palm Springs (18 mi)
- Beaumont (42 mi)
- Yucaipa (51 mi)
- Temecula (54 mi)
- Menifee (55 mi)
- San Bernardino (67 mi)
- Riverside (68 mi)
- Oceanside (71 mi)