Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $72,680 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $34.94
10th percentile $35,000
90th percentile $94,090
Employed locally 100
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,000
    25th
    $56,470
    50th (median)
    $72,680
    75th
    $78,770
    90th
    $94,090

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 116% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 16% 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 Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$22,880
    Nursing Assistants$30,040
    Medical Assistants$35,540
    Dental Assistants$35,330
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$39,990
    Phlebotomists$34,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Laredo, TX is $34.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Laredo, TX is 10.9% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,000 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,470.