How much does a physical therapist aide make in Dallas?
$35,570a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $17.10 an hour or $2,964 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.10
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,370Median: $35,570Highest 10%: $47,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,370 | $11.72 | |
| 25th | $31,130 | $14.97 | |
| Median | $35,570 | $17.10 | |
| 75th | $41,160 | $19.79 | |
| 90th | $47,380 | $22.78 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides.
| Abilene, TX | $49,790 |
| Midland, TX | $37,020 |
| Houston, TX | $33,060 |
| Texarkana, TX | $32,770 |
| Killeen, TX | $29,970 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $29,080 |
| San Antonio, TX | $28,410 |
| Beaumont, TX | $28,200 |
| Lubbock, TX | $27,620 |
| Amarillo, TX | $26,930 |
| College Station, TX | $26,420 |
| El Paso, TX | $25,300 |
| Brownsville, TX | $23,750 |
| McAllen, TX | $23,040 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $81,170 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $80,370 |
| Massage Therapist | $59,010 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $50,300 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $48,190 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $47,780 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,570 |
| Phlebotomist | $46,480 |
| Medical Assistant | $43,100 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $42,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $17.10 ($35,570 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $35,570 against $35,240 nationally, 1% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $31,590, so Dallas pays 13% more.
Where does Dallas rank for physical therapist aide pay?
61 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist aide make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,380 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.