Our data is based on an analysis of 296 recent job postings for Medical Administrative Assistants, Medical Office Assistants, and Medical Secretaries in Austin.

Medical Administrative Assistant Salary in Texas by Cities

As of Mar 09, 2026, Austin is ranked as the Texas for Medical Administrative Assistant salaries in Texas with an average salary of $18.62 per hour.

29.2

New York

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29.1

New York

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29.3

New York

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Austin

18.62

/hr

Dallas

17.88

/hr

Fort Worth

16.84

/hr

San Antonio

16.5

/hr

Houston

16.3

/hr

CMAAs vs. Medical Administrative Assistants in Austin

Certified Medical Administrative Assistants (CMAA) in Texas earn higher average salaries than those who are only registered

Most employers prefer Certified Medical Administrative Assistants, who have completed a training program and passed a certification exam

Certification in Austin can be completed in only a few months, and it can be done online

Highest Paying Medical Administrative Assistant Specializations in Austin

Discover how Medical Administrative Assistant salaries vary depending on your workplace and specialty.

primary care

16.15

/hr

16.15

/hr

dermatology

16.1

/hr

16.1

/hr

cardiology

16.06

/hr

16.06

/hr

billing

15.62

/hr

15.62

/hr

family medicine

15.44

/hr

15.44

/hr

scheduling

15.42

/hr

15.42

/hr

reception

15.2

/hr

15.2

/hr

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Job Openings

Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin

Medical Receptionist (FT)

Full Time

/hr

Austin

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Mia Aesthetics - Austin

Clinical Operations Specialist - Medical Receptionist (Bilingual)

Full Time

Austin

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Integral Care

Medical Administrative Assistant

Full Time

21.66

/hr

Austin

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Southwest Dermatology & Vein

Medical Receptionist

Full Time

/hr

Austin

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Allergy & ENT Associates

Medical Office Assistant

Full Time

Austin

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Become a Medical Administrative Assistant

Our 3-month, 100% online medical administrative assistant program prepares you to take the NHA's CMAA exam. We offer career coaching and job support services to help you land a full-time job after you earn your certification.

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