Medical Assistants Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $38,350 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.44
10th percentile $30,930
90th percentile $46,440
Employed locally 650
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,930
    25th
    $36,670
    50th (median)
    $38,350
    75th
    $43,330
    90th
    $46,440

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 60% Median Medical Assistants salary is 40% 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$23,650
    Nursing Assistants$34,640
    Dental Assistants$36,710
    Physical Therapist Assistants$74,100
    Phlebotomists$36,750
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$39,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Waco, TX is $18.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.18 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Waco, TX is 13.2% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,930 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,670.