Medical Assistants Salary in Texarkana, TX-AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Texarkana, TX-AR

Median annual salary $36,700 -17% vs national
Median hourly $17.64
10th percentile $29,170
90th percentile $44,060
Employed locally 300
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,170
    25th
    $34,340
    50th (median)
    $36,700
    75th
    $38,560
    90th
    $44,060

    Texarkana economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,046 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Assistants salary is 33% 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 Texarkana, TX-AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $22,870
    Nursing Assistants $31,990
    Dental Assistants $36,230
    Phlebotomists $33,740
    Physical Therapist Assistants $74,330
    Physical Therapist Aides $32,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Texarkana?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Texarkana, TX-AR is $17.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.17 or more per hour.

    Is Texarkana above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Texarkana, TX-AR is 17% 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 Texarkana?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,170 per year in Texarkana, TX-AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,340.