Physical Therapist Aide salary in Texas
What physical therapist aides earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$31,590$15.19 per hour
vs U.S.−10%U.S. median $35,240
Middle half earn$26,420 – $38,240Top 10%: $46,710+
Jobs5,7101.31× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Aide pay in Texas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $33,060 | $15.89 | 1,280 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $35,570 | $17.10 | 990 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $28,410 | $13.66 | 550 |
| El Paso, TX | $25,300 | $12.16 | 200 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $29,080 | $13.98 | 190 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $23,040 | $11.08 | 180 |
| Lubbock, TX | $27,620 | $13.28 | 170 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $42,560 | $20.46 | 150 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $28,320 | $13.62 | 140 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $29,970 | $14.41 | 120 |
| Abilene, TX | $49,790 | $23.94 | 70 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $28,200 | $13.56 | 70 |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $39,220 | $18.86 | 70 |
| Amarillo, TX | $26,930 | $12.95 | 60 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $23,750 | $11.42 | 60 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $26,420 | $12.70 | 60 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $32,770 | $15.76 | 60 |
| Midland, TX | $37,020 | $17.80 | 50 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $30,440 | $14.63 | 50 |
| Odessa, TX | $26,870 | $12.92 | 40 |
| Waco, TX | $29,660 | $14.26 | 40 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $28,690 | $13.80 | 40 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $27,900 | $13.41 | 40 |
| Laredo, TX | $22,790 | $10.96 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Texas
Physical Therapist Aide pay in similar states
New Mexico · $31,990 Nevada · $31,970 South Dakota · $31,330 Rhode Island · $31,200 Georgia · $30,550 Wyoming · $30,470
Other healthcare salaries in Texas
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $24,230 Registered Nurses · $95,970 Nursing Assistants · $37,500 Medical Assistants · $39,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,240 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,900 Dental Assistants · $45,430 Physicians, All Other · $269,800 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $59,290 Nurse Practitioners · $131,670 Pharmacists · $138,260 Physical Therapists · $105,810
Questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make in Texas?
Physical Therapist Aides in Texas earned a median of $31,590 a year ($15.19 an hour) in May 2025, 10% less than the national median of $35,240. The middle half earned $26,420 to $38,240.
Where in Texas do physical therapist aides earn the most?
Among areas in Texas, pay was highest in Abilene, TX at $49,790.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.