TX · Rowlett · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Assistant jobs in Rowlett, TX

Medical Assistants in the Rowlett area earn a median of $19.31 per hour, about $40,160 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.45 and $22.34. That ranks 189th of 380 U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay, and 323rd of 339 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Rowlett. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Rowlett.

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Medical Assistant pay in Rowlett, TX

The metro median is 3% above the Texas statewide median of $18.71 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 21,110 medical assistants employed in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, 5.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.02).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$14.77$30,72030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.45$36,30018% below U.S. median
Median$19.31$40,1609% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.34$46,4705% above U.S. median
Top 10%$24.06$50,04013% above U.S. median

How Rowlett ranks

  • 189th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 323rd of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th 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 Rowlett

  • Overall prices in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $19.31 median hour buys what $18.73 buys at the national price level, 12% 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 Rowlett paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$695
  • Per year: $34,758
  • Per month: $2,896
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Rowlett

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$175
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,785
13-week assignment$23,205

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. 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 Rowlett

CMS lists 1 hospital in Rowlett, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Lake Pointe
Rowlett, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

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

Medical Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Garland, TX5 mi$19.31/hr250,431
Rockwall, TX6 mi$19.31/hr53,547

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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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Other healthcare roles in Rowlett

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Common questions

How much do medical assistants make in Rowlett, TX?

Medical Assistants in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area have a median pay of $19.31 per hour, about $40,160 a year. The middle half earn between $17.45 and $22.34 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 323rd of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 189th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Where do medical assistants work in Rowlett?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Rowlett, led by Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Lake Pointe. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Rowlett 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.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Rowlett is $175 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,785 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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