How much does a physical therapist aide make in Houston?
$33,060a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $15.89 an hour or $2,755 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.89
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 98 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 1,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,460Median: $33,060Highest 10%: $44,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,460 | $11.28 | |
| 25th | $27,520 | $13.23 | |
| Median | $33,060 | $15.89 | |
| 75th | $37,370 | $17.97 | |
| 90th | $44,210 | $21.25 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides.
| Abilene, TX | $49,790 |
| Midland, TX | $37,020 |
| Dallas, TX | $35,570 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $81,340 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $77,280 |
| Massage Therapist | $59,150 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,270 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $46,160 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,540 |
| Dental Assistant | $43,730 |
| Medical Assistant | $42,110 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $41,400 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $40,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $15.89 ($33,060 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $33,060 against $35,240 nationally, 6% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $31,590, so Houston pays 5% more.
Where does Houston rank for physical therapist aide pay?
98 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist aide make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,210 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.