Mid Level Medical Assistant
Typical mid level band in HoustonIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.
Updated 2026-04-23 · BLS OEWS May 2024
Medical Assistant jobs in Houston, TX
346 medical assistants employed in metro (BLS May 2024) · $36,746 median · 4% below the national median.
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- Pay data sourced from BLS OEWS May 2024.
Medical Assistant pay in Houston, TX
The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Houston metro. Half of Medical Assistants earn inside that band.
25th$29,137
Median$36,746
75th$45,429
vs US4% below the national median
Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2024 OEWS estimates. Full Medical Assistant salary guide →
Medical Assistant pay bands in Houston by seniority
The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.
Lead Medical Assistant
Typical lead band in HoustonIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.
Senior Medical Assistant
Typical senior band in HoustonIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.
Lead Medical Assistant
Typical lead band in HoustonIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.
Mid Level Medical Assistant
Typical mid level band in HoustonIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.
Medical Assistant Career Ladder — Houston Metro
Expected pay at each step, scaled to Houston’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.
- Entry Medical Assistant0–2 yrs$26,457
- Mid Medical Assistant2–5 yrs$34,908
- Senior Medical Assistant5–8 yrs$44,095
- Staff Medical Assistant8–12 yrs$53,281
- Lead Medical Assistant12+ yrs$62,468
Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2024 occupational percentiles for 15-xxxx codes.
Employers in the Medical Assistant hiring market in Houston
- CommonSpirit
- Mercy Health
- Ascension
- Tenet
- HCA Healthcare
Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.
How employers in Houston post Medical Assistant jobs
Employers in the Houston metro typically post Medical Assistant roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:
What Houston Employers Actually Ask Medical Assistants
Pulled from O*NET work-activities and real interview patterns for this occupation. Practice all four with Jobeezy’s InterviewRide drills.
- Technical
Walk me through your day-to-day workflow in this role. How do you structure your time?
Evaluates time management, self-organization, and maturity in the role. Look for clear priorities and discipline.
- Technical
What metrics do you use to measure your own performance in this position?
Tests ownership and accountability. Good answers connect personal output to team and business outcomes.
- Technical
How do you stay current with changes in your field?
Learning agility signal. Regular reading, communities of practice, certifications, peer networks.
- Technical
Describe the most complex project you've worked on in this field. What was your specific contribution?
Depth probe. Interviewers check scope, ownership, and technical or domain sophistication.
Medical Assistant in Houston, TX — Common Questions
- How much does a Medical Assistant earn in Houston, TX?
- Median $36,746/yr. 25th–75th percentile runs $29,137–$45,429. Source: BLS OEWS May 2024.
- How many Medical Assistant jobs are there in Houston?
- BLS OEWS May 2024 reports approximately 346 Medical Assistant roles employed in the Houston metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
- Which ATS platforms do Houston employers use for Medical Assistant?
- Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
- Does Jobeezy apply to Medical Assistant jobs for me?
- Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Medical Assistant openings in Houston and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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