Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $76,830 +17.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.94
10th percentile $35,050
90th percentile $94,890
Employed locally 970
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,050
    25th
    $60,050
    50th (median)
    $76,830
    75th
    $81,970
    90th
    $94,890

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 103% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 3% 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
    Tyler, TX $76,020
    Sherman-Denison, TX $75,530

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $25,000
    Medical Assistants $39,970
    Nursing Assistants $35,990
    Dental Assistants $40,450
    Phlebotomists $38,880
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $46,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in San Antonio, TX is $36.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.54 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in San Antonio, TX is 17.3% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,050 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,050.