salary$42,110 a year$20 an hour · median pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,910per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,360per year
Jobs in the area18,280people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Houston?
Expensive. Rent of $1,533 a month takes 43.7% 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 Houston, TX?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area is $42,110 a year ($20 an hour). Most earn between $30,910 and $49,360.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Houston?
Typical rent of $1,533 a month takes 43.7% 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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area.