TX · Abilene · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Assistant jobs in Abilene, TX

Pay for medical assistants in the Abilene area centers on $17.73 per hour, or about $36,870 a year. The lower quarter earns under $16.58 and the upper quarter over $19.90. That ranks 311th of 380 U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay, and 260th of 339 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Abilene. The free report below lists employers near Abilene and what they pay.

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Medical Assistant pay in Abilene, TX

The metro median is 5% below the Texas statewide median of $18.71 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 360 medical assistants employed in the Abilene metro area, 4.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.93).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$13.90$28,91035% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.58$34,49022% below U.S. median
Median$17.73$36,87017% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$19.90$41,3906% below U.S. median
Top 10%$21.48$44,6801% above U.S. median

How Abilene ranks

  • 311th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 260th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 15th of 24 Texas metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical Assistants (SOC 31-9092), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Abilene

  • Overall prices in Abilene run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 73.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.73 median hour buys what $19.62 buys at the national price level, 8% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Abilene paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$638
  • Per year: $31,914
  • Per month: $2,660
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Abilene metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Abilene

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel medical assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Medical Assistant roles in Texas

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Hospitals in Abilene

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Abilene, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hendrick Medical Center
Abilene, TX		Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Abilene
Abilene, TX		PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Taylor County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Taylor County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 15 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Medical Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
San Angelo, TX82 mi$17.36/hr100,159
Wichita Falls, TX122 mi$18.79/hr102,372
Burleson, TX141 mi$19.31/hr56,253
Fort Worth, TX141 mi$19.31/hr1,008,106
Midland, TX142 mi$20.61/hr143,687
Lubbock, TX146 mi$17.35/hr272,086

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License and tax basics in Texas

Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

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Common questions

How much do medical assistants make in Abilene, TX?

Medical Assistants in the Abilene metro area have a median pay of $17.73 per hour, about $36,870 a year. The middle half earn between $16.58 and $19.90 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Abilene a good place for medical assistants once cost of living is counted?

Abilene ranks 260th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 311th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Where do medical assistants work in Abilene?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Abilene, led by Hendrick Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Abilene as a medical assistant?

Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Abilene in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Taylor County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Abilene?

The federal per diem benchmark in Abilene is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • CommonSpirit HealthBryan, TX · 8 postings$21.11/ hr$16–$25
  • Semihan Chiropractic Clinic, Inc.Lewisville, TX · 1 wage offer$18.70/ hr$19–$19
  • Celebrity Spine & Joint, LLCHouston, TX · 1 wage offer$17.09/ hr$17–$17
  • Awesome CareRichardson, TX · 1 wage offer$15.82/ hr$16–$16

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$16Median$21.11High$25

8 Medical Assistant postings with published pay in Texas, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 8 Medical Assistant roles

  1. Certified Medical AssistantPermanent
    $16.06–$22.69/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Bryan, TX · posted yesterday
  2. Certified Medical AssistantPermanent
    $17.71–$25.02/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · The Woodlands, TX · posted 9 days ago

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