Physical Therapist Assistant salary in Texas
What physical therapist assistants earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$78,000$37.50 per hour
vs U.S.+14%U.S. median $68,380
Middle half earn$62,870 – $87,330Top 10%: $99,640+
Jobs10,5101.03× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Assistant 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 | $77,280 | $37.15 | 2,210 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $80,370 | $38.64 | 2,110 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $84,930 | $40.83 | 1,180 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $76,830 | $36.94 | 960 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $72,520 | $34.87 | 410 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $78,960 | $37.96 | 330 |
| El Paso, TX | $71,140 | $34.20 | 320 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $73,920 | $35.54 | 200 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $78,810 | $37.89 | 200 |
| Lubbock, TX | $72,740 | $34.97 | 180 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $80,180 | $38.55 | 180 |
| Amarillo, TX | $72,750 | $34.98 | 150 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $77,830 | $37.42 | 150 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $76,140 | $36.61 | 150 |
| Tyler, TX | $75,670 | $36.38 | 150 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $73,020 | $35.11 | 140 |
| Waco, TX | $76,340 | $36.70 | 140 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $74,660 | $35.90 | 130 |
| Longview, TX | $76,680 | $36.86 | 120 |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $79,970 | $38.45 | 120 |
| Laredo, TX | $64,500 | $31.01 | 110 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $74,980 | $36.05 | 90 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $73,560 | $35.36 | 90 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $75,800 | $36.44 | 80 |
| Victoria, TX | $73,310 | $35.25 | 80 |
| Midland, TX | $82,620 | $39.72 | 70 |
| Abilene, TX | $76,090 | $36.58 | 60 |
| Odessa, TX | $70,470 | $33.88 | 60 |
| San Angelo, TX | $78,200 | $37.60 | 60 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $78,310 | $37.65 | 60 |
| Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $76,950 | $36.99 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Texas
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in similar states
Massachusetts · $79,460 New Jersey · $78,440 Maryland · $77,670 Alaska · $77,640 Connecticut · $75,880 Nevada · $75,520
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 assistant make in Texas?
Physical Therapist Assistants in Texas earned a median of $78,000 a year ($37.50 an hour) in May 2025, 14% more than the national median of $68,380. The middle half earned $62,870 to $87,330.
Where in Texas do physical therapist assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Texas, pay was highest in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX at $84,930.
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.