Salary data · Texas
Physical therapist assistant salary in Texas
Physical therapist assistants in Texas earn a mean of $75,060 a year and a median of $78,000, 9.2% above the national mean of $68,730. That ranks 5th of the 51 states with a published estimate.
$75,060
Mean annual wage
about $36 an hour
$78,000
Median annual wage
5th of 51
State rank
by mean wage
10,510
PTAs employed
BLS estimate
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates. These are estimates for physical therapist assistants already employed in Texas, not offers; the hourly figure divides the annual mean by 2,080 hours. Setting, specialty and caseload move an individual offer well above or below them. Updated October 22, 2026.
By metro
Physical therapist assistant pay by metro in Texas
| Metro | Mean | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $82,060 | $84,930 | 1,180 |
| Dallas | $77,120 | $80,370 | 2,110 |
| San Antonio | $75,020 | $76,830 | 960 |
| Houston | $73,870 | $77,280 | 2,210 |
| McAllen | $72,470 | $72,520 | 410 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan estimates. Suppressed cells show n/a.
The market
How many physical therapist assistants work in Texas
Source: NPPES monthly file, October 2026 (CMS, public domain), as of October 2026.
Licensed in another state?
Texas is a PT Compact member and is issuing compact privileges: physical therapists and physical therapist assistants licensed in another member state can obtain a privilege to practice in Texas without applying for a new state license.
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