Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $72,240 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.73
10th percentile $44,190
90th percentile $91,270
Employed locally 150
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,190
    25th
    $59,070
    50th (median)
    $72,240
    75th
    $79,650
    90th
    $91,270

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,540
    Nursing Assistants $31,990
    Medical Assistants $36,090
    Dental Assistants $36,420
    Phlebotomists $35,300
    Physical Therapist Aides $26,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Lubbock, TX is $34.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Lubbock, TX is 10.3% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $44,190 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,070.