Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Austin, TX

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

Median annual salary $80,890 +23.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.89
10th percentile $53,180
90th percentile $98,450
Employed locally 1,610
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,180
    25th
    $73,030
    50th (median)
    $80,890
    75th
    $81,850
    90th
    $98,450

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 83% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Salinas, CA $84,210

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $79,580
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $78,180
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $77,540
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $76,830
    Tyler, TX $76,020
    Sherman-Denison, TX $75,530

    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
    Massage Therapists $58,490
    Phlebotomists $45,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Austin, TX is $38.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Austin, TX is 23.5% above the national median of $65,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Assistants in Austin?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $53,180 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,030.