Physical Therapist Aides Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $30,530 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.68
10th percentile $22,770
90th percentile $46,790
Employed locally 420
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,770
    25th
    $28,550
    50th (median)
    $30,530
    75th
    $39,560
    90th
    $46,790

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Aides salary vs area income 41% Median Physical Therapist Aides salary is 59% 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $25,000
    Medical Assistants $39,970
    Nursing Assistants $35,990
    Dental Assistants $40,450
    Phlebotomists $38,880
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $46,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Aides make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in San Antonio, TX is $14.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.94 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Physical Therapist Aides salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in San Antonio, TX is 11.6% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $22,770 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,550.