Texas
How to Become a Certified Medical Assistant
Learn what certified medical assistant professionals do, how to enter the field, and how the career can grow—plus current Texas earning potential.
Texas Median Salary
$39,520
2026 EDITION
Time to Entry
2-4 weeks for application review and approval
Total Investment
$5,000 - $25,000+ for accredited programs), direct certification costs (appr
Employment #s
75340
Our Features
Every figure in this guide is dated and traced to the agency or survey it came from. Wage data: BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026).
Who It's For:
For people exploring certified medical assistant and ready-to-start candidates who want a clear, source-backed view of the work, the entry requirements, the time and cost involved, and the paths available after qualification.
What's in the Guide:
What the work involves, where the role fits, and what employers expect | A step-by-step entry roadmap covering education, regulation, credentials, exams, time, and cost | Career-specific skills and realities: Eligibility Requirements for CMA (AAMA) Certification; Exam Structure and Content Domains | Current Texas and U.S. pay ranges and the factors that shape earning potential | A source-backed 90-day action plan
Earning Potential
Texas
$31,200 – $49,260
United States
$31,200 – $49,260
BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026)
Regulatory Authority
Texas Medical Board
Is a license required?
No
Credential
THE LICENSE: CONQUERING THE CMA (AAMA) CERTIFICATION EXAM
Continuing Education
12 hours of continuing education in the areas of deficiency id
Examination
e eligible to sit for the CMA (AAMA) Certification Exam
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Texas Medical Board controls the gate. This guide maps it.
Common Questions
Credential
