salary$34,960 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,720per year
Top pay (top 10%)$43,600per year
Jobs in the area1,360people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Brownsville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,204 a month takes 41.3% 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 Brownsville, TX?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area is $34,960 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $27,720 and $43,600.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Brownsville?
Typical rent of $1,204 a month takes 41.3% 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 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area.