salary$39,180 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,950per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,870per year
Jobs in the area7,580people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford New Braunfels?
Expensive. Rent of $1,724 a month takes 52.8% 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 New Braunfels, TX?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area is $39,180 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $35,950 and $46,870.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in New Braunfels?
Typical rent of $1,724 a month takes 52.8% 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 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area.