salary$35,790 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the El Paso, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$28,710per year
Top pay (top 10%)$44,800per year
Jobs in the area1,980people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford El Paso?
Expensive. Rent of $1,246 a month takes 41.8% 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 El Paso, TX?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the El Paso, TX area is $35,790 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $28,710 and $44,800.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in El Paso?
Typical rent of $1,246 a month takes 41.8% 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 El Paso, TX metro area.