How much does a physical therapist assistant make in El Paso?
$71,140a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in the El Paso, TX metro area. That is $34.20 an hour or $5,928 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.20
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 99 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,820Median: $71,140Highest 10%: $93,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,820 | $17.70 | |
| 25th | $59,140 | $28.43 | |
| Median | $71,140 | $34.20 | |
| 75th | $77,710 | $37.36 | |
| 90th | $93,600 | $45.00 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants.
| Austin, TX | $84,930 |
| 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 |
| Odessa, TX | $70,470 |
| Laredo, TX | $64,500 |
Related jobs in El Paso
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $74,640 |
| Massage Therapist | $46,820 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $44,660 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $41,620 |
| Dental Assistant | $39,090 |
| Phlebotomist | $35,820 |
| Medical Assistant | $35,790 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $35,360 |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,170 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $35,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in El Paso?
The median hourly pay in the El Paso, TX metro area is $34.20 ($71,140 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in El Paso than the national average?
Yes: $71,140 against $68,380 nationally, 4% more.
How does El Paso compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $78,000, so El Paso pays 9% less.
Where does El Paso rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
99 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist assistant make starting out in El Paso?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,600 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.