Medical Assistants Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $36,530 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.56
10th percentile $34,320
90th percentile $47,510
Employed locally 250
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,320
    25th
    $34,990
    50th (median)
    $36,530
    75th
    $44,370
    90th
    $47,510

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 51% Median Medical Assistants salary is 49% 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 Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $24,030
    Nursing Assistants $34,920
    Dental Assistants $39,050
    Phlebotomists $35,540
    Physical Therapist Assistants $63,600
    Physical Therapist Aides $26,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Odessa?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Odessa, TX is $17.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.79 or more per hour.

    Is Odessa above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Odessa, TX is 17.4% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,320 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,990.