Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $27,740 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.34
10th percentile $17,990
90th percentile $39,540
Employed locally 50
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,990
    25th
    $21,920
    50th (median)
    $27,740
    75th
    $31,410
    90th
    $39,540

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Aides salary vs area income 42% Median Physical Therapist Aides salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $57,670
    Barnstable Town, MA $47,290
    Abilene, TX $46,790
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,600
    Urban Honolulu, HI $44,430
    Minnesota $44,340

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Abilene, TX $46,790
    Midland, TX $37,020
    Corpus Christi, TX $36,220
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $35,800
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $34,420
    Texarkana, TX-AR $32,770

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,880
    Nursing Assistants $36,020
    Medical Assistants $37,360
    Dental Assistants $36,850
    Phlebotomists $34,900
    Physical Therapist Assistants $72,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Aides make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Amarillo, TX is $13.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.03 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Physical Therapist Aides salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in Amarillo, TX is 19.6% below the national median of $34,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Aides in Amarillo?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $17,990 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,920.