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Average Pay
$
17.57
Hourly
Low
$
13
High
$
27.69
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How much does a Medical Assistant make in San Antonio?

As of Feb 23, 2026, the average salary for a medical assistant in San Antonio is $17.57 per hour, which is equal to $36537 per year.

Our data is based on an analysis of 1388 recent job postings for medical assistants in San Antonio.

Medical Assistant Salary in by Cities

Discover how medical assistant salaries vary depending on your workplace and specialty.
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29.2
New York
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29.1
New York
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29.3
New York
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Certified Medical Assistants vs. Medical Assistants in San Antonio

Certified medical assistants in San Antonio earn more on average than those without certification
81% of healthcare institutions require certification for medical assistants (up 30% from 2021), according to the NHA. 
Certification in Texas can be completed in only a few months

Highest Paying Medical Assistant Specializations in in San Antonio

In San Antonio, the highest paying medical assistant specialization is dermatology, with an average pay of $17.53 per hour. Followed by family medicine with $17.48 and urgent care with $17.12 per hour in second and third position respectively.

1.
dermatology
$
17.53
/hr
$
17.53
/hr
2.
family medicine
$
17.48
/hr
$
17.48
/hr
3.
urgent care
$
17.12
/hr
$
17.12
/hr
4.
cardiology
$
16.89
/hr
$
16.89
/hr
5.
primary care
$
16.65
/hr
$
16.65
/hr
6.
pediatrics
$
15.89
/hr
$
15.89
/hr
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Job Openings

University Health

Clinical Laboratory Assistant PRN

Full Time
San Antonio
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CommuniCare Health Centers (Texas)

Medical Assistant (MA0160 - West)

Full Time
San Antonio
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South Texas Renal Care Group

Medical Assistant NW Location

Full Time
San Antonio
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University of Texas Health San Antonio

Medical Assistant Senior HOPD Cardio

Full Time
San Antonio
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CentroMed

Medical Assistant FLOATER Pediatrics (Bilingual)

Full Time
San Antonio
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