Salaripedia
English

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
PercentileYearlyHourly
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
Salaries for every job in Texas

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
Physical Therapist Aide salary in all states

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.