Medical Assistants Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $40,160 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.31
10th percentile $30,720
90th percentile $50,050
Employed locally 21,110
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,720
    25th
    $36,300
    50th (median)
    $40,160
    75th
    $46,460
    90th
    $50,050

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 46% Median Medical Assistants salary is 54% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $39,970
    Wichita Falls, TX $39,080
    Killeen-Temple, TX $38,790

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $26,030
    Nursing Assistants $37,260
    Dental Assistants $46,830
    Phlebotomists $44,610
    Physical Therapist Assistants $74,810
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $49,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Dallas, TX is $19.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.74 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Dallas, TX is 9.1% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,720 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,300.