Physical Therapist Aides Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $26,820 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $12.89
10th percentile $18,490
90th percentile $43,110
Employed locally 130
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,490
    25th
    $23,080
    50th (median)
    $26,820
    75th
    $36,410
    90th
    $43,110

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Aides salary vs area income 51% Median Physical Therapist Aides salary is 49% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,200
    Medical Assistants $31,870
    Nursing Assistants $30,090
    Dental Assistants $30,430
    Phlebotomists $33,980
    Physical Therapist Assistants $71,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in McAllen, TX is $12.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in McAllen, TX is 22.3% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $18,490 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,080.