salary$34,810 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,240per year
Top pay (top 10%)$41,480per year
Jobs in the area2,820people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford McAllen?
Expensive. Rent of $1,026 a month takes 35.4% 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 McAllen, TX?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area is $34,810 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $27,240 and $41,480.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in McAllen?
Typical rent of $1,026 a month takes 35.4% 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 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area.