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Medical Assistant Jobs in Texas

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Texas's healthcare industry employs over 1.5 million workers in America's second-largest state. The Texas Medical Center in Houston is the world's largest medical complex. MD Anderson Cancer Center and other Houston institutions draw global patients. Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin each anchor major healthcare markets. The state ranks 34th in health outcomes with significant rural access challenges. No state income tax and low cost of living create strong value proposition.

12,500+
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$40K
Median Salary
11%
Job Growth
$0
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Medical Assistant Jobs in Texas

Who This Training Is For

Ideal for candidates with prior MA clinical experience who need certification to validate their skills for Texas employers.

New to healthcare? You're welcome to enroll, but be aware: if you have no prior clinical experience, you must complete a Self-Managed 100-Hour Externship on your own to satisfy the program's practical component and prepare for the certification exam.

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EHired does NOT place, arrange, or supervise externships. All externships are self-managed. You are responsible for identifying and securing your own externship site.

Texas Healthcare Industry

Understanding the TX healthcare job market:

Texas's healthcare industry employs over 1.5 million workers in America's second-largest state. The Texas Medical Center in Houston is the world's largest medical complex. MD Anderson Cancer Center and other Houston institutions draw global patients. Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin each anchor major healthcare markets. The state ranks 34th in health outcomes with significant rural access challenges. No state income tax and low cost of living create strong value proposition.

1500000
Healthcare Workers
585
Hospitals
#34
Health Ranking
92.1%
Cost of Living

Medical Assistant Salary in Texas

TX salary ranges by experience level:

Salary by Experience

Entry-Level
(0-1 years)
$30,000
Mid-Level
(2-4 years)
$40,000
Experienced
(5+ years)
$48,000

What Affects Your Salary

Houston (Texas Medical Center) and Dallas (UT Southwestern) pay highest. No state income tax adds 5-7% to take-home pay. Cost of living at 92% of average. Austin rising costs but strong market. San Antonio affordable with military healthcare. Bilingual Spanish essential in South Texas. Rural Texas pays less but cost minimal.

Top Medical Assistant Employers in Texas

Texas features the world's largest medical complex and major systems statewide:

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TX Job Market by Region

Where the jobs are in Texas:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MA jobs in Texas:

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Start Your Clinical Healthcare Career in Texas

Texas's healthcare industry employs over 1.5 million workers in America's second-largest state. The Texas Medical Center in Houston is the world's largest medical complex. MD Anderson Cancer Center and other Houston institutions draw global patients. Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin each anchor major healthcare markets. The state ranks 34th in health outcomes with significant rural access challenges. No state income tax and low cost of living create strong value proposition.

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