Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $30,700 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.76
10th percentile $24,550
90th percentile $48,980
Employed locally 590
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,550
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $30,700
    75th
    $35,450
    90th
    $48,980

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Aides salary vs area income 31% Median Physical Therapist Aides salary is 69% 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 Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,760
    Nursing Assistants $37,460
    Medical Assistants $45,220
    Dental Assistants $44,760
    Physical Therapist Assistants $80,890
    Massage Therapists $58,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Austin, TX is $14.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in Austin, TX is 11.1% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $24,550 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.