Medical Assistant salary in Dallas, TX
Median pay, Dallas-Fort Worth metro
$43,100/year
about $20.72 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $37,840 – $47,850
Half of medical assistants in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area earn more than $43,100 a year and half earn less. That's 6% lower than the national median of $45,690, and ranks #26 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $35,570 | $17.10 |
| 25th | $37,840 | $18.19 |
| Median (50th) | $43,100 | $20.72 |
| 75th | $47,850 | $23.00 |
| 90th (top earners) | $55,620 | $26.74 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a medical assistant job in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $37,840 ($18.19/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $37,840 to $47,850 ($18.19 to $23.00/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $47,850 ($23.00/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Certification (such as CMA or RMA) can raise pay and open more roles, and some employers pay for it.
- Check whether the role is front office, back office or both, since mixed roles are often paid like single ones.
- Ask about guaranteed hours: some clinics cut hours on slow days.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Dallas-Fort Worth metro. Occupation: Medical Assistants (SOC 31-9092). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.