Physician Assistants Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $144,500 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $69.47
10th percentile $99,670
90th percentile $197,660
Employed locally 170
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,670
    25th
    $123,110
    50th (median)
    $144,500
    75th
    $149,990
    90th
    $197,660

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 281% Median Physician Assistants salary is 181% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $151,570
    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 Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $44,860
    Medical Records Specialists $45,550
    Nurse Practitioners $118,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Brownsville, TX is $69.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.86 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Brownsville, TX is 8.4% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $99,670 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $123,110.