Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $74,810 +14.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.96
10th percentile $27,300
90th percentile $95,350
Employed locally 2,700
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,300
    25th
    $41,020
    50th (median)
    $74,810
    75th
    $83,620
    90th
    $95,350

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 86% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 14% 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
    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 Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $26,030
    Nursing Assistants $37,260
    Medical Assistants $40,160
    Dental Assistants $46,830
    Phlebotomists $44,610
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $49,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Dallas, TX is $35.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Dallas, TX is 14.2% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $27,300 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,020.