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MA Jobs Are In Demand!

MAs are one of the fastest growing occupations in California, and especially in Sonoma County. Employment growth is expected because of the aging baby boom population, current working MAs that are nearing retirement age, and the increase in the number of group practices, clinics, and other healthcare facilities that need greater numbers of support personnel. Because many health care employers prefer a trained staff, job prospects are best for MAs with formal training or experience, and for those who are certified.

MA Graduates From SRJC Often Pursue Higher Education

Students who complete the MA program at SRJC often go on to pursue education as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) or registered nurse (RN). Students who complete the MA program with an associates degree, often work as an MA while at the same time pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Average Wages:

According to the State of California, Employment Development Department (2025), the median wage in 2024 for MAs in Sonoma County, California is $61,013 annually, or $29.34 hourly.

(The median is the point at which half of the workers earn more, and half earn less.)

Source: State of California, Employment Development Department. (2025). Medical Assistant 2024 Wages. Retrieved from: https://labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/aspdotnet/SupportPage/AllOESWage.aspx?soccode=319092

Job Outlook for MAs in Sonoma County: 

According to the State of California, Employment Development Department (2025), in Sonoma County, California, the number of MAs is expected to grow much faster than average growth rate for all occupations. Jobs for MAs are expected to increase by 34 percent, or 550 jobs between 2022 and 2032.

Source: State of California, Employment Development Department. (2025). Medical assistants in California. Retrieved from: https://filedepot.santarosa.edu/index.php/s/xqptGpSdEZzx9z9

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