How much does a physician assistant make in Texas?
$134,600a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in Texas. That is $64.69 an hour or $11,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.69
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $102,700Median: $134,600Highest 10%: $169,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,700 | $49.35 | |
| 25th | $122,700 | $59.00 | |
| Median | $134,600 | $64.69 | |
| 75th | $156,000 | $75.00 | |
| 90th | $169,000 | $81.25 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Midland, TX | $158,200 |
| Killeen, TX | $140,200 |
| San Antonio, TX | $140,200 |
| Lubbock, TX | $137,500 |
| Houston, TX | $137,200 |
| 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 |
| Odessa, TX | $129,400 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $128,800 |
| Longview, TX | $128,200 |
| Abilene, TX | $127,600 |
| Brownsville, TX | $127,400 |
| Texarkana, TX | $124,900 |
| Laredo, TX | $124,100 |
| El Paso, TX | $107,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 24. Utah | $134,700 |
| 25. Nevada | $134,700 |
| 26. Arizona | $134,700 |
| 27. Texas | $134,600 |
| 28. Colorado | $134,500 |
| 29. Wisconsin | $134,000 |
| 30. Idaho | $133,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $64.69 ($134,600 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $134,600 against $135,900 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Texas rank for physician assistant pay?
Texas ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays physician assistants the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $158,200 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.