salary$45,820 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,210per year
Top pay (top 10%)$54,820per year
Jobs in the area5,830people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Austin?
Expensive. Rent of $1,932 a month takes 50.6% 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 Austin, TX?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area is $45,820 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $37,210 and $54,820.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Austin?
Typical rent of $1,932 a month takes 50.6% 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 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area.