Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $73,600 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.39
10th percentile $47,280
90th percentile $87,100
Employed locally 190
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,280
    25th
    $61,680
    50th (median)
    $73,600
    75th
    $78,880
    90th
    $87,100

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 110% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 10% 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 Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,760
    Nursing Assistants $33,990
    Medical Assistants $38,790
    Dental Assistants $38,160
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $50,110
    Phlebotomists $36,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Killeen, TX is $35.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Killeen, TX is 12.3% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $47,280 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,680.