Medical assistant schools in Los Angeles, CA
36 schools within 30 miles of Los Angeles, CA offer medical assistant programs, and 3 are in Los Angeles itself. Medical assistants in California earn a median $49,660 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 36
- Closest
- 2 mi
- Public colleges
- 9
- 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 Los Angeles?
The closest are West Los Angeles College (Culver City, 2 mi), Angeles College (Los Angeles, 7 mi), and American Career College - Los Angeles (Los Angeles, 8 mi). In total, 36 schools within 30 miles teach medical assistant.
How much do medical assistant programs near Los Angeles cost?
For the 33 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $2,424 to $49,195. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do medical assistants make near Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles?
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
- Santa Monica (5 mi)
- Inglewood (6 mi)
- Burbank (13 mi)
- Torrance (13 mi)
- Glendale (15 mi)
- Bell Gardens (15 mi)
- Montebello (17 mi)
- Pasadena (18 mi)