How much does a physician assistant make in Houston?
$137,200a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $65.98 an hour or $11,440 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.98
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 97 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 2,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $90,920Median: $137,200Highest 10%: $168,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $90,920 | $43.71 | |
| 25th | $110,000 | $52.88 | |
| Median | $137,200 | $65.98 | |
| 75th | $160,400 | $77.11 | |
| 90th | $168,200 | $80.88 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for physician assistants.
| Midland, TX | $158,200 |
| Killeen, TX | $140,200 |
| San Antonio, TX | $140,200 |
| Lubbock, TX | $137,500 |
| Dallas, TX | $134,900 |
| Austin, TX | $134,600 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $134,400 |
| Tyler, TX | $133,500 |
| Amarillo, TX | $133,000 |
| Beaumont, TX | $132,900 |
| McAllen, TX | $131,900 |
| Waco, TX | $131,000 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $128,800 |
| Longview, TX | $128,200 |
| Abilene, TX | $127,600 |
| Brownsville, TX | $127,400 |
| Laredo, TX | $124,100 |
| El Paso, TX | $107,200 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $65.98 ($137,200 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $137,200 against $135,900 nationally, 1% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $134,600, so Houston pays 2% more.
Where does Houston rank for physician assistant pay?
97 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $90,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $168,200 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.