salary$37,820 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Odessa, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$31,980per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,410per year
Jobs in the area280people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Odessa?
Expensive. Rent of $1,444 a month takes 45.8% 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 Odessa, TX?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Odessa, TX area is $37,820 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $31,980 and $47,410.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Odessa?
Typical rent of $1,444 a month takes 45.8% 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 Odessa, TX metro area.