Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $27,730 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.33
10th percentile $17,830
90th percentile $38,750
Employed locally 50
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,830
    25th
    $24,390
    50th (median)
    $27,730
    75th
    $36,220
    90th
    $38,750

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Aides salary vs area income 54% Median Physical Therapist Aides salary is 46% 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 Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,180
    Medical Assistants $34,570
    Nursing Assistants $29,550
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $39,160
    Dental Assistants $35,730
    Phlebotomists $33,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Brownsville, TX is $13.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in Brownsville, TX is 19.7% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $17,830 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,390.