How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Austin?
$84,930a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $40.83 an hour or $7,078 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.83
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 1,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,030Median: $84,930Highest 10%: $100,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,030 | $27.42 | |
| 25th | $77,830 | $37.42 | |
| Median | $84,930 | $40.83 | |
| 75th | $92,560 | $44.50 | |
| 90th | $100,200 | $48.19 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants.
| Midland, TX | $82,620 |
| Dallas, TX | $80,370 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $78,310 |
| San Angelo, TX | $78,200 |
| Beaumont, TX | $77,830 |
| Houston, TX | $77,280 |
| San Antonio, TX | $76,830 |
| Longview, TX | $76,680 |
| Waco, TX | $76,340 |
| Killeen, TX | $76,140 |
| Abilene, TX | $76,090 |
| Sherman, TX | $75,800 |
| Tyler, TX | $75,670 |
| College Station, TX | $74,980 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $73,920 |
| Texarkana, TX | $73,560 |
| Victoria, TX | $73,310 |
| Brownsville, TX | $73,020 |
| Amarillo, TX | $72,750 |
| Lubbock, TX | $72,740 |
| McAllen, TX | $72,520 |
| El Paso, TX | $71,140 |
| Odessa, TX | $70,470 |
| Laredo, TX | $64,500 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $81,500 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $64,080 |
| Massage Therapist | $60,460 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $49,270 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,500 |
| Medical Assistant | $45,820 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,570 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $40,740 |
| Orderly | $39,210 |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $40.83 ($84,930 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $84,930 against $68,380 nationally, 24% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $78,000, so Austin pays 9% more.
Where does Austin rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
8 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist assistant make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,200 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.