Physician Assistants Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $151,570 +13.7% vs national
Median hourly $72.87
10th percentile $107,490
90th percentile $193,500
Employed locally 520
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $107,490
    25th
    $127,990
    50th (median)
    $151,570
    75th
    $169,260
    90th
    $193,500

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 155% Median Physician Assistants salary is 55% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $152,500
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $144,500
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $143,630
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $135,120
    Killeen-Temple, TX $134,860
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $134,840

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $94,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,300
    Nurse Practitioners $132,530
    Physical Therapists $100,690
    Speech-Language Pathologists $102,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Austin, TX is $72.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.95 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Austin, TX is 13.7% above the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physician Assistants in Austin?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $107,490 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,990.