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12,500+ job openings • $40800 average salary • 9% job growth

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12,500+

Annual Job Openings

$40800

Median Salary

9%

Annual Growth Rate

$0

Cost to Train

6-8

Weeks to Complete

Why Get Trained Before Applying for Texas Jobs?

6-8 weeks

Faster hiring: Trained candidates are interview-ready.

+$2-4k

Higher salary: Certification adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting salary.

3x better

Job offers: Certified candidates receive 3x more job offers.

Train first (free), then apply to Texas openings—and get hired faster.

MAA Job Market in Texas

Why Texas is Hiring

Texas has the second-largest healthcare workforce in the nation with massive systems in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin. The Texas Medical Center in Houston is the world's largest medical complex. No state income tax adds significant value to wages. Rapid population growth drives healthcare expansion. Bilingual Spanish is highly valued across the state.

Top Job Markets

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MAA Salary in Texas

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-Level (Year 0-1)

$34000

Mid-Level (Year 1-3)

$40800

Senior (Year 3+)

$49000

What Affects Your Salary

No state income tax adds 5-8% effective value. Houston Medical Center pays highest ($36k-$52k). DFW competitive with multiple systems. Bilingual Spanish adds $2-4k. Academic medical centers (MD Anderson, UT Southwestern) pay premium. Cost of living varies widely by metro.

Top 10 MAA Employers in Texas

Texas healthcare giants offer endless opportunities:

#1. Houston Methodist

350

Locations: Houston Metro

Address: 6565 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030

Phone: (713) 790-3311

Top 20 hospital nationally. 8 hospitals in Houston with exceptional reputation.

💡 Elite reputation, Medical Center location, excellent benefits, career growth.

#2. MD Anderson Cancer Center

200

Locations: Houston

Address: 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030

Phone: (713) 792-2121

#1 cancer hospital in nation. World-renowned research and treatment center.

💡 Global prestige, meaningful mission, state benefits, research environment.

#3. HCA North Texas

280

Locations: Dallas-Fort Worth

Address: 1717 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75201

Phone: (469) 341-7777

Major DFW presence with multiple hospitals. HCA's Texas division.

💡 Large network, DFW coverage, HCA resources, career mobility.

#4. UT Southwestern Medical Center

180

Locations: Dallas

Address: 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390

Phone: (214) 648-3111

Premier academic medical center. Multiple Nobel laureates on faculty.

💡 Academic prestige, state benefits, research environment, tuition assistance.

#5. Texas Health Resources

250

Locations: Dallas-Fort Worth

Address: 612 E Lamar Boulevard, Arlington, TX 76011

Phone: (682) 236-7900

Large DFW not-for-profit system. 29 hospitals and 350+ access points.

💡 Regional leader, faith-based mission, extensive network, strong benefits.

#6. Memorial Hermann

300

Locations: Houston

Address: 929 Gessner Road, Houston, TX 77024

Phone: (713) 242-3000

Houston's largest not-for-profit system. 17 hospitals across Greater Houston.

💡 Houston leader, community mission, comprehensive network, career paths.

#7. Baylor Scott & White Health

350

Locations: Dallas, Temple, Statewide

Address: 3500 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246

Phone: (214) 820-0111

Texas's largest not-for-profit system. 52 hospitals statewide.

💡 Largest TX system, statewide reach, faith-based heritage, career mobility.

#8. University Health System

100

Locations: San Antonio

Address: 4502 Medical Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229

Phone: (210) 358-4000

San Antonio's public teaching hospital. UT Health San Antonio partner.

💡 Academic affiliation, public benefits, San Antonio location, bilingual valued.

#9. Ascension Seton

120

Locations: Austin, Central Texas

Address: 1201 W 38th Street, Austin, TX 78705

Phone: (512) 324-1000

Austin's major health system. Dell Medical School partner.

💡 Austin lifestyle, academic affiliation, Ascension network, growing market.

#10. UTMB Health

80

Locations: Galveston, Houston Region

Address: 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77555

Phone: (409) 772-1011

State medical school and health system. Coastal location with state benefits.

💡 State benefits, academic environment, coastal lifestyle, prison healthcare.

Success Stories: Texas MAA Graduates

Maria Rodriguez

Senior Patient Services Rep • Houston Methodist

"Being bilingual in Spanish opened so many doors in Houston. The Texas Medical Center is incredible—the largest in the world. The training prepared me well, and Houston Methodist's reputation has accelerated my career."

✓ Started at $36k, now senior rep at $46k serving diverse Houston community.

James Washington

Practice Coordinator • Texas Health Resources, Fort Worth

"DFW is booming and healthcare is growing with it. Texas Health has so many locations that I could find the perfect fit. No state income tax means my salary goes much further than it would in other states."

✓ Advanced to coordinator earning $48k with no state income tax advantage.

MAA Career Progression in Texas

Year 0-1: Entry-Level MAA

$34000

Build foundational skills. Learn scheduling, EHR systems, billing basics.

Year 1-3: MAA (Experienced)

$40800

Independent coordination, billing mastery, EHR expertise.

Year 3-5: Senior MAA / Lead

$49000

Team leadership, training responsibilities, specialized functions.

Year 5+: Office Manager

$50,000-$65,000+

Full practice management, multi-site coordination.

Launch Your Healthcare Career in Texas

The Lone Star State offers 12,500+ MAA opportunities annually—more than almost any state. No income tax, world-class employers, bilingual opportunities. Free training gets you started.

In 6-8 Weeks You'll Have:

  • ✓ Industry-aligned MAA certification
  • ✓ Medical billing & EHR competencies
  • ✓ Texas job market resources
  • ✓ Confidence to interview & hire

Within 3-6 Months You Could Be:

  • ✓ Employed at a top Texas healthcare facility
  • ✓ Earning $34000 annually
  • ✓ On a clear career advancement path
  • ✓ Building a stable healthcare career

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Frequently Asked Questions: MAA Jobs in Texas

Common questions about MAA careers in Texas:

Q1: Which Texas city is best for MAA careers?

Houston has the Texas Medical Center (world's largest) with highest wages. DFW has the most total openings. Austin is growing fast. San Antonio values bilingual skills highly. All offer excellent opportunities.

Q2: How valuable is bilingual Spanish in Texas?

Very valuable. Texas has large Hispanic population. Bilingual MAAs earn $2-4k more and have more opportunities, especially in Houston, San Antonio, El Paso, and the Rio Grande Valley.

Q3: How does no state income tax affect earnings?

Texas has no state income tax, adding 5-8% effective value. A $40k Texas salary equals $43k-$47k in states with income tax depending on the state.

Q4: What's the job outlook for MAAs in Texas?

Excellent with 9% growth. Rapid population growth and healthcare expansion drive massive demand. 12,500+ openings annually—among the highest in the nation.

Q5: What does EHIRED certification prepare me for?

EHIRED training covers medical terminology, EHR systems (Epic dominant in Texas), insurance verification, billing basics, and HIPAA compliance.

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