Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Tyler, TX

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

Median annual salary $76,020 +16% vs national
Median hourly $36.55
10th percentile $41,570
90th percentile $93,600
Employed locally 130
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,570
    25th
    $63,150
    50th (median)
    $76,020
    75th
    $78,590
    90th
    $93,600

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 106% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 6% 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
    Sherman-Denison, TX $75,530

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$24,660
    Nursing Assistants$34,290
    Medical Assistants$37,110
    Dental Assistants$38,310
    Phlebotomists$37,670
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$31,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Tyler, TX is $36.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Tyler, TX is 16% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $41,570 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,150.