Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $71,740 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.49
10th percentile $33,630
90th percentile $103,390
Employed locally 350
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,630
    25th
    $58,720
    50th (median)
    $71,740
    75th
    $79,790
    90th
    $103,390

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 137% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 37% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,200
    Medical Assistants $31,870
    Nursing Assistants $30,090
    Dental Assistants $30,430
    Phlebotomists $33,980
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $37,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in McAllen, TX is $34.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in McAllen, TX is 9.5% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,630 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,720.