Medical Assistant salary in Texas
What medical assistants earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,520$19.00 per hour
vs U.S.−14%U.S. median $45,690
Middle half earn$36,520 – $46,180Top 10%: $49,260+
Jobs75,3401.02× the U.S. concentration
Medical Assistant pay in Texas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $43,100 | $20.72 | 20,560 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $42,110 | $20.25 | 18,280 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $39,180 | $18.84 | 7,580 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $45,820 | $22.03 | 5,830 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $34,810 | $16.74 | 2,820 |
| El Paso, TX | $35,790 | $17.21 | 1,980 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $34,960 | $16.81 | 1,360 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $37,070 | $17.82 | 1,190 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $37,250 | $17.91 | 1,090 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $40,270 | $19.36 | 910 |
| Lubbock, TX | $36,900 | $17.74 | 850 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $37,610 | $18.08 | 780 |
| Tyler, TX | $37,460 | $18.01 | 760 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $37,690 | $18.12 | 700 |
| Amarillo, TX | $37,170 | $17.87 | 690 |
| Waco, TX | $38,910 | $18.71 | 690 |
| Longview, TX | $37,040 | $17.81 | 670 |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $36,500 | $17.55 | 670 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $36,980 | $17.78 | 670 |
| Laredo, TX | $35,320 | $16.98 | 640 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $40,240 | $19.35 | 570 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $37,850 | $18.20 | 560 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $36,770 | $17.68 | 430 |
| Abilene, TX | $37,550 | $18.05 | 350 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $38,800 | $18.65 | 310 |
| Midland, TX | $44,010 | $21.16 | 300 |
| Odessa, TX | $37,820 | $18.18 | 280 |
| San Angelo, TX | $36,550 | $17.57 | 250 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $36,160 | $17.39 | 230 |
| Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $36,870 | $17.73 | 230 |
| Victoria, TX | $37,060 | $17.82 | 190 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $29,490 | $14.18 | 110 |
Hospitals and jobs in Texas
Medical Assistant pay in similar states
Michigan · $39,870 Tennessee · $39,570 Kansas · $39,510 Kentucky · $39,270 New Mexico · $39,230 Oklahoma · $38,750
Other healthcare salaries in Texas
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $24,230 Registered Nurses · $95,970 Nursing Assistants · $37,500 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,240 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,900 Dental Assistants · $45,430 Physicians, All Other · $269,800 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $59,290 Nurse Practitioners · $131,670 Pharmacists · $138,260 Physical Therapists · $105,810 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $78,630
Questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Texas?
Medical Assistants in Texas earned a median of $39,520 a year ($19.00 an hour) in May 2025, 14% less than the national median of $45,690. The middle half earned $36,520 to $46,180.
Where in Texas do medical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Texas, pay was highest in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX at $45,820.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.