Average Medical Assistant Salary

$28.13/hour

The average salary for a Medical Assistant in Dallas, TX is $28.13 per hour. This is 47% lower than the Texas average of $41.44.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$28.13/hour

Dallas, TX

64% lower than the US average.

$41.44/hour

Texas

11% lower than the US average.

$46.06/hour

United States

How Medical Assistant Salaries in Dallas Compare to Other Cities

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What cities in Texas pay the most for Medical Assistants?

Only Prosper, Texas reports pay data for Medical Assistants, averaging $36 per hour. Prosper, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Dallas, TX average for Allied Health Professionals is $28 per hour — Prosper, Texas pays 29% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Prosper, Texas$36$46

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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