Medical Assistants Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $36,090 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.35
10th percentile $28,900
90th percentile $43,160
Employed locally 830
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,900
    25th
    $31,670
    50th (median)
    $36,090
    75th
    $38,650
    90th
    $43,160

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Medical Assistants salary is 42% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,540
    Nursing Assistants $31,990
    Dental Assistants $36,420
    Phlebotomists $35,300
    Physical Therapist Assistants $72,240
    Physical Therapist Aides $26,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Lubbock?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Lubbock, TX is $17.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.40 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Lubbock, TX is 18.3% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,900 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,670.