salary$43,100 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,570per year
Top pay (top 10%)$55,620per year
Jobs in the area20,560people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Arlington?
Expensive. Rent of $1,648 a month takes 45.9% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Arlington, TX?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area is $43,100 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $35,570 and $55,620.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Arlington?
Typical rent of $1,648 a month takes 45.9% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area.