How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Dallas?
$80,370a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $38.64 an hour or $6,698 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.64
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 2,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,890Median: $80,370Highest 10%: $104,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,890 | $18.22 | |
| 25th | $64,080 | $30.81 | |
| Median | $80,370 | $38.64 | |
| 75th | $91,410 | $43.95 | |
| 90th | $104,900 | $50.43 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants.
| Austin, TX | $84,930 |
| Midland, TX | $82,620 |
| 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 Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $81,170 |
| Massage Therapist | $59,010 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $50,300 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $48,190 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $47,780 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,570 |
| Phlebotomist | $46,480 |
| Medical Assistant | $43,100 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $42,790 |
| Orderly | $38,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $38.64 ($80,370 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $80,370 against $68,380 nationally, 18% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $78,000, so Dallas pays 3% more.
Where does Dallas rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
18 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist assistant make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,900 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.