Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Longview, TX

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

Median annual salary $75,410 +15.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.26
10th percentile $22,080
90th percentile $91,400
Employed locally 90
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,080
    25th
    $52,310
    50th (median)
    $75,410
    75th
    $80,620
    90th
    $91,400

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,100
    Nursing Assistants $30,800
    Medical Assistants $36,050
    Dental Assistants $36,150
    Phlebotomists $37,480
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $30,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Longview, TX is $36.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Longview, TX is 15.1% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $22,080 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,310.