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Texas · BLS SOC 31-9092

Medical Assistant salary in Texas

Median $40,320 · Top 10% earn $51,490+ · Roughly 64,176 workers in Texas. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Texas median
$40,320
$19.38/hr
Top 10%
$51,490
90th percentile
Bottom 10%
$30,000
Entry-level range
Real pay
$41,610
CoL-adjusted (RPP 96.9)

Texas pays close to the U.S. median for medical assistants — $40,320 versus the national median of $42,000. Real purchasing power tracks roughly the U.S. average. The state employs roughly 64,176 medical assistants.

What drives medical assistant pay in Texas

Texas MA pay tracks just above national median. The state has the largest absolute MA workforce after California. Specialty practices (cardiology, dermatology) pay 15–25% above primary care.

Texas ranks #25 of 50 states

Where Texas sits in the national distribution for medical assistant pay, and the closest comparable states above and below.

Rank State Median vs. Texas
#24 Utah $40,740 +$420
#23 Pennsylvania $41,160 +$840
#22 Virginia $41,580 +$1,260
#25 Texas (this page) $40,320 —
#27 Michigan $39,900 −$420
#28 Montana $39,900 −$420
#29 North Dakota $39,900 −$420
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Education path for Texas

The typical path is a postsecondary nondegree certificate (most common); some on-the-job, taking about 9 months. Tuition ranges from $1,200 (community college) to $18,000 (private accelerated). On the Texas median of $40,320, payback periods are typically 2.2 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Medical Assistant salary in Texas — FAQ

What is the average medical assistant salary in Texas?
The median medical assistant salary in Texas is $40,320 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $30,000; the top 10% earn $51,490 or more. About 64,176 people work in this role across the state.
How does Texas medical assistant pay compare to the national average?
Texas's median of $40,320 is $1,680 below the U.S. national median of $42,000. After adjusting for Texas's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 96.9), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $41,610.
Is medical assistant a good career in Texas?
On the data: Texas employs roughly 64,176 medical assistants, with a median wage of $40,320 and the top decile clearing $51,490. The role is projected to grow +14% nationally over the next decade. Whether it's "good" for you depends on whether the work suits you and whether you're positioned for the in-state metros that pay above the median.
What's the hourly rate for medical assistants in Texas?
At the Texas median of $40,320 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $19.38/hr. The top 10% earn around $24.75/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $14.42/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Texas-level wage data sourced from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 release (SOC 31-9092: Medical Assistants), with state pay indexes from BLS area-comparison tables. Cost-of-living adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities, 2023 release, where Texas's RPP is 96.9 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.