How much does a physical therapist aide make in Texas?
$31,590a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in Texas. That is $15.19 an hour or $2,633 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.19
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,520Median: $31,590Highest 10%: $46,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,520 | $10.83 | |
| 25th | $26,420 | $12.70 | |
| Median | $31,590 | $15.19 | |
| 75th | $38,240 | $18.38 | |
| 90th | $46,710 | $22.46 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Abilene, TX | $49,790 |
| Midland, TX | $37,020 |
| Dallas, TX | $35,570 |
| Houston, TX | $33,060 |
| Texarkana, TX | $32,770 |
| Killeen, TX | $29,970 |
| Waco, TX | $29,660 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $29,080 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $28,690 |
| San Antonio, TX | $28,410 |
| Beaumont, TX | $28,200 |
| Lubbock, TX | $27,620 |
| Amarillo, TX | $26,930 |
| Odessa, TX | $26,870 |
| College Station, TX | $26,420 |
| El Paso, TX | $25,300 |
| Brownsville, TX | $23,750 |
| McAllen, TX | $23,040 |
| Laredo, TX | $22,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist aides.
| 30. South Carolina | $33,280 |
| 31. New Mexico | $31,990 |
| 32. Nevada | $31,970 |
| 33. Texas | $31,590 |
| 34. South Dakota | $31,330 |
| 35. Rhode Island | $31,200 |
| 36. Georgia | $30,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $15.19 ($31,590 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $31,590 against $35,240 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Texas rank for physical therapist aide pay?
Texas ranks 33 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays physical therapist aides the most?
Abilene, TX, with a median of $49,790 a year.
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.