Medical Assistant salary in Texas
Medical Assistants in Texas earn a median of $18.71 per hour, about $38,930 a year, 12% below the U.S. median of $21.25. The middle half earn between $17.30 and $22.04 per hour. The highest median among Texas metro areas is in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, at $21.74 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $18.71median pay per hour
- $38,930median pay per year
- 72,280medical assistants employed in Texas
- #40of 50 states by median pay
Medical Assistant pay in Texas: percentiles
| Level | Texas per hour | Texas per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.50 | $30,160 | $16.84 |
| Lower quartile | $17.30 | $35,980 | $18.08 |
| Median | $18.71 | $38,930 | $21.25 |
| Upper quartile | $22.04 | $45,840 | $23.15 |
| Top 10% | $23.25 | $48,360 | $27.80 |
Medical Assistant pay by metro area in Texas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Texas median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $21.74 | $45,220 | 5,460 | 16% above | $22.17 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $20.64 | $42,930 | 16,580 | 10% above | $20.93 |
| Midland, TX | $20.61 | $42,870 | 380 | 10% above | $21.52 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $19.31 | $40,160 | 21,110 | 3% above | $18.73 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $19.21 | $39,970 | 7,610 | 3% above | $20.28 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $18.79 | $39,080 | 560 | in line with | $20.99 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $18.65 | $38,790 | 860 | in line with | $20.46 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $18.47 | $38,410 | 280 | 1% below | $19.70 |
| Waco, TX | $18.44 | $38,350 | 650 | 1% below | $19.92 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $18.08 | $37,610 | 740 | 3% below | $20.08 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $18.03 | $37,490 | 540 | 4% below | $19.82 |
| Amarillo, TX | $17.96 | $37,360 | 680 | 4% below | $19.56 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $17.91 | $37,250 | 1,140 | 4% below | $19.33 |
| Tyler, TX | $17.84 | $37,110 | 720 | 5% below | $19.36 |
| Abilene, TX | $17.73 | $36,870 | 360 | 5% below | $19.62 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $17.64 | $36,700 | 300 | 6% below | — |
| Odessa, TX | $17.56 | $36,530 | 250 | 6% below | $18.70 |
| El Paso, TX | $17.52 | $36,440 | 2,210 | 6% below | $19.49 |
| Victoria, TX | $17.49 | $36,380 | 210 | 7% below | $19.47 |
| San Angelo, TX | $17.36 | $36,100 | 310 | 7% below | $18.78 |
| Lubbock, TX | $17.35 | $36,090 | 830 | 7% below | $19.00 |
| Longview, TX | $17.33 | $36,050 | 720 | 7% below | $19.37 |
| Laredo, TX | $17.09 | $35,540 | 470 | 9% below | $19.65 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $16.62 | $34,570 | 1,170 | 11% below | $19.33 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $15.32 | $31,870 | 2,710 | 18% below | $17.84 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Medical Assistant pay in states next to Texas
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $17.86 | $37,150 | 5% below Texas |
| Louisiana | $17.24 | $35,870 | 8% below Texas |
| New Mexico | $18.75 | $39,000 | in line with Texas |
| Oklahoma | $18.07 | $37,580 | 3% below Texas |
What employers are posting in Texas
- 8roles with published pay
- $21.11median pay per hour
- $16–$25typical published range
- 1employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 8 | $21.11 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 8 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Texas?
The median is $18.71 per hour, about $38,930 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $14.50 and the top 10% earn over $23.25 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Texas city pays medical assistants the most?
Among Texas metro areas, Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX has the highest median at $21.74 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Texas rank for medical assistant pay?
Texas ranks 40th of 50 states by median medical assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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- CommonSpirit HealthBRYAN, TX · 8 postings$21.11/ hr$16–$25
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