Physician Assistants Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $134,840 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $64.83
10th percentile $103,170
90th percentile $174,700
Employed locally 2,290
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,170
    25th
    $125,600
    50th (median)
    $134,840
    75th
    $161,680
    90th
    $174,700

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 168% Median Physician Assistants salary is 68% 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
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $144,500
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $143,630
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $135,120
    Killeen-Temple, TX $134,860

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,590
    Physicians, All Other $292,490
    Pharmacists $139,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Houston, TX is $64.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.88 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Houston, TX is 1.2% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $103,170 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $125,600.