Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $63,600 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.58
10th percentile $36,570
90th percentile $89,840
Employed locally 60
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,570
    25th
    $57,810
    50th (median)
    $63,600
    75th
    $84,910
    90th
    $89,840

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 90% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 10% 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
    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 Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $24,030
    Nursing Assistants $34,920
    Medical Assistants $36,530
    Dental Assistants $39,050
    Phlebotomists $35,540
    Physical Therapist Aides $26,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Odessa, TX is $30.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Odessa, TX is 2.9% below 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,570 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,810.