Medical Assistants Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $37,250 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.91
10th percentile $29,660
90th percentile $45,390
Employed locally 1,140
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,660
    25th
    $34,090
    50th (median)
    $37,250
    75th
    $42,870
    90th
    $45,390

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Medical Assistants salary is 43% 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 Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$23,040
    Nursing Assistants$34,560
    Dental Assistants$37,230
    Physical Therapist Assistants$73,510
    Phlebotomists$37,380
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$36,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Corpus Christi, TX is $17.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.47 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 15.7% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,660 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,090.