Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $66,290 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.87
10th percentile $30,930
90th percentile $82,110
Employed locally 310
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,930
    25th
    $57,740
    50th (median)
    $66,290
    75th
    $74,380
    90th
    $82,110

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 113% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 13% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $22,310
    Medical Assistants $36,440
    Nursing Assistants $33,880
    Dental Assistants $37,320
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $41,740
    Phlebotomists $36,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in El Paso, TX is $31.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.00 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in El Paso, TX is 1.2% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,930 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,740.