Physician Assistants Salary in San Antonio, TX

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

Median annual salary $135,120 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $64.96
10th percentile $111,440
90th percentile $194,750
Employed locally 850
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $111,440
    25th
    $118,040
    50th (median)
    $135,120
    75th
    $173,050
    90th
    $194,750

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 182% Median Physician Assistants salary is 82% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $134,860
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $134,840

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$87,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,740
    Pharmacy Technicians$43,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60,770
    Physicians, All Other$296,910
    Medical Records Specialists$47,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in San Antonio, TX is $64.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.94 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in San Antonio, TX is 1.4% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $111,440 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $118,040.