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How much does a physical therapist aide make in McAllen?

$23,040a year

Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area. That is $11.08 an hour or $1,920 a month.

Hourly
$11.08
Vs. national median
-35%
Rank among cities
175 of 182
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,380Median: $23,040Highest 10%: $39,230
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$21,380$10.28
25th$21,910$10.53
Median$23,040$11.08
75th$29,640$14.25
90th$39,230$18.86

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides.

Abilene, TX$49,790
Midland, TX$37,020
Dallas, TX$35,570
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
Physical Therapist Aide salary in Texas Physical Therapist Aide salary in all states

Related jobs in McAllen

Same field, median yearly pay.

Occupational Therapy Assistant$73,720
Physical Therapist Assistant$72,520
Massage Therapist$47,410
Medical Equipment Preparer$37,990
Medical Transcriptionist$37,410
Dental Assistant$37,230
Pharmacy Aide$36,990
Phlebotomist$35,050
Medical Assistant$34,810
Nursing Assistant$33,990
Salaries for every job in McAllen, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in McAllen?

The median hourly pay in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area is $11.08 ($23,040 a year).

Do physical therapist aides make more in McAllen than the national average?

No: $23,040 against $35,240 nationally, 35% less.

How does McAllen compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $31,590, so McAllen pays 27% less.

Where does McAllen rank for physical therapist aide pay?

175 of 182 metro areas with data.

How much does a physical therapist aide make starting out in McAllen?

The lowest-paid 10% make $21,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,230 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.