salary$37,690 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$31,580per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,890per year
Jobs in the area700people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Beaumont?
Expensive. Rent of $1,236 a month takes 39.4% 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 Beaumont, TX?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX area is $37,690 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $31,580 and $47,890.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Beaumont?
Typical rent of $1,236 a month takes 39.4% 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 Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metro area.