How much does a medical assistant make in Texas?
$39,520a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in Texas. That is $19.00 an hour or $3,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.00
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 75,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $39,520Highest 10%: $49,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $36,520 | $17.56 | |
| Median | $39,520 | $19.00 | |
| 75th | $46,180 | $22.20 | |
| 90th | $49,260 | $23.68 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $45,820 |
| Midland, TX | $44,010 |
| Dallas, TX | $43,100 |
| Houston, TX | $42,110 |
| Killeen, TX | $40,270 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $40,240 |
| San Antonio, TX | $39,180 |
| Waco, TX | $38,910 |
| Sherman, TX | $38,800 |
| College Station, TX | $37,850 |
| Odessa, TX | $37,820 |
| Beaumont, TX | $37,690 |
| Abilene, TX | $37,550 |
| Tyler, TX | $37,460 |
| Amarillo, TX | $37,170 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $37,070 |
| Victoria, TX | $37,060 |
| Longview, TX | $37,040 |
| Lubbock, TX | $36,900 |
| San Angelo, TX | $36,550 |
| Texarkana, TX | $36,160 |
| El Paso, TX | $35,790 |
| Laredo, TX | $35,320 |
| Brownsville, TX | $34,960 |
| McAllen, TX | $34,810 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $29,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical assistants.
| 39. Missouri | $40,440 |
| 40. Michigan | $39,870 |
| 41. Tennessee | $39,570 |
| 42. Texas | $39,520 |
| 43. Kansas | $39,510 |
| 44. Kentucky | $39,270 |
| 45. New Mexico | $39,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $19.00 ($39,520 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $39,520 against $45,690 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Texas rank for medical assistant pay?
Texas ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays medical assistants the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $45,820 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.