Medical Assistants Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $34,570 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.62
10th percentile $26,690
90th percentile $41,990
Employed locally 1,170
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,690
    25th
    $29,430
    50th (median)
    $34,570
    75th
    $36,750
    90th
    $41,990

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Assistants salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,220
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $42,930
    Midland, TX $42,870
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $40,160
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $39,970
    Wichita Falls, TX $39,080

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,180
    Nursing Assistants $29,550
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $39,160
    Dental Assistants $35,730
    Phlebotomists $33,700
    Physical Therapist Assistants $71,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Brownsville, TX is $16.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.96 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Brownsville, TX is 21.8% below the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Brownsville?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $26,690 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,430.