Average Medical Assistant Salary

$51.03/hour

The average salary for a Medical Assistant in Fort Worth, TX is $51.03 per hour. This is 79% lower than the Texas average of $91.42.

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Assistant salaries in Fort Worth, TX compared to State and National Averages

$51.03/hour

Fort Worth, TX

2% higher than the US average.

$91.42/hour

Texas

45% higher than the US average.

$50.02/hour

United States

How Medical Assistant Salaries in Fort Worth Compare to Other Cities

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What cities in Texas pay the most for Medical Assistants?

Dallas, Texas pays Medical Assistants the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Irving, Texas ($57) and Plano, Texas ($57). Dallas, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Fort Worth, TX average for Allied Health Professionals is $51 per hour — Dallas, Texas pays 17% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Dallas, Texas$60$100
Irving, Texas$57$100
Plano, Texas$57$100
Carrollton, Texas$56$100
Mckinney, Texas$54$100
Fort Worth, Texas$51$100
What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Assistant jobs in Fort Worth?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Assistants, averaging $55 per hour. For comparison, the Fort Worth, TX average for Allied Health Professionals is $51 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 7% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$55$55

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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