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Medical Assistant Salary in Texas (2026)
$19.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,934/year ($2,828/month) for a single filer
Medical Assistant pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,180 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,260 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 75,340 Medical Assistant jobs in Texas (occupation code 31-9092, “Medical Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Medical Assistant salary of $39,520 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $33,934 — an effective tax rate of 14.1%.
| Gross (median) | $39,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,562 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,023 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,934 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,828 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Assistant make in Texas?
- The median Medical Assistant salary in Texas is $39,520 per year ($19.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,520 and $46,180.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Assistant in Texas?
- On the median salary of $39,520, a single filer in Texas takes home about $33,934 per year ($2,828 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.1%.
- How many Medical Assistant jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 75,340 Medical Assistant jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.