Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $78,180 +19.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.59
10th percentile $36,830
90th percentile $95,350
Employed locally 1,970
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,830
    25th
    $62,100
    50th (median)
    $78,180
    75th
    $83,520
    90th
    $95,350

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 97% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 3% 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
    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 Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $22,820
    Nursing Assistants $36,940
    Medical Assistants $42,930
    Dental Assistants $36,580
    Phlebotomists $44,370
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $44,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Houston, TX is $37.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Houston, TX is 19.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,830 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,100.