Medical Assistants Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $31,870 -27.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.32
10th percentile $24,920
90th percentile $39,530
Employed locally 2,710
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,920
    25th
    $29,080
    50th (median)
    $31,870
    75th
    $37,020
    90th
    $39,530

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 61% Median Medical Assistants salary is 39% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$23,200
    Nursing Assistants$30,090
    Dental Assistants$30,430
    Phlebotomists$33,980
    Physical Therapist Assistants$71,740
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$37,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in McAllen, TX is $15.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.94 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in McAllen, TX is 27.9% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $24,920 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,080.