Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Midland, TX

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

Median annual salary $79,580 +21.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.26
10th percentile $38,150
90th percentile $92,260
Employed locally 80
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,150
    25th
    $63,840
    50th (median)
    $79,580
    75th
    $83,570
    90th
    $92,260

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 85% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 15% below 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $78,180
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $77,540
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $76,830
    Tyler, TX $76,020
    Sherman-Denison, TX $75,530

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$26,780
    Nursing Assistants$36,910
    Medical Assistants$42,870
    Dental Assistants$39,110
    Physical Therapist Aides$37,020
    Phlebotomists$41,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Midland, TX is $38.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Midland, TX is 21.5% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,150 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,840.