Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $34,420 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.55
10th percentile $23,540
90th percentile $47,060
Employed locally 600
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,540
    25th
    $29,040
    50th (median)
    $34,420
    75th
    $39,170
    90th
    $47,060

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Aides salary vs area income 43% Median Physical Therapist Aides salary is 57% 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
    Texarkana, TX-AR $32,770
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $30,700

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $22,820
    Nursing Assistants $36,940
    Medical Assistants $42,930
    Dental Assistants $36,580
    Phlebotomists $44,370
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $44,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Houston, TX is $16.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in Houston, TX is 0.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $23,540 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,040.