Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $73,510 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.34
10th percentile $55,800
90th percentile $95,540
Employed locally 220
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,800
    25th
    $62,600
    50th (median)
    $73,510
    75th
    $80,470
    90th
    $95,540

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 112% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 12% above 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $80,890
    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

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,040
    Nursing Assistants $34,560
    Medical Assistants $37,250
    Dental Assistants $37,230
    Phlebotomists $37,380
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $36,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Corpus Christi, TX is $35.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.10 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 12.2% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $55,800 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,600.