salary$40,270 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Killeen-Temple, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$33,670per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,630per year
Jobs in the area910people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Killeen?
Expensive. Rent of $1,293 a month takes 38.5% 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 Killeen, TX?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Killeen-Temple, TX area is $40,270 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $33,670 and $48,630.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Killeen?
Typical rent of $1,293 a month takes 38.5% 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 Killeen-Temple, TX metro area.