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Medical Assistants Salary in Texas
Ranked #44 of 51 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of medical assistantss in Texas earn between $31,200 and $49,260. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean medical assistants salary in Texas is $41,240, about 10.6% below the U.S. average ($46,120). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $45,820 | $45,390 | 5,830 |
| Midland, TX | $44,010 | $42,670 | 300 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $43,100 | $43,810 | 20,560 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $42,110 | $41,590 | 18,280 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $40,270 | $41,330 | 910 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $40,240 | $40,260 | 570 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $39,180 | $41,480 | 7,580 |
| Waco, TX | $38,910 | $40,350 | 690 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do medical assistants make in Texas?
The median medical assistants salary in Texas is $39,520 per year (mean $41,240), and about 80% earn between $31,200 and $49,260.
How much do medical assistants make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $20 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $41,240 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for medical assistants?
Texas ranks #44 of 51 states for medical assistants pay. Its mean salary of $41,240 is about 10.6% below the U.S. average of $46,120.
Which metro areas in Texas pay medical assistants the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for medical assistants are Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($45,820), Midland, TX ($44,010), Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($43,100), by median annual wage.