How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Texas?
$78,000a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in Texas. That is $37.50 an hour or $6,500 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.50
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,900Median: $78,000Highest 10%: $99,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,900 | $21.11 | |
| 25th | $62,870 | $30.23 | |
| Median | $78,000 | $37.50 | |
| 75th | $87,330 | $41.99 | |
| 90th | $99,640 | $47.90 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| El Paso, TX | $71,140 |
| Odessa, TX | $70,470 |
| Laredo, TX | $64,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist assistants.
| 1. California | $83,110 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $79,460 |
| 3. New Jersey | $78,440 |
| 4. Texas | $78,000 |
| 5. Maryland | $77,670 |
| 6. Alaska | $77,640 |
| 7. Connecticut | $75,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $37.50 ($78,000 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $78,000 against $68,380 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Texas rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
Texas ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays physical therapist assistants the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $84,930 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.