Physician Assistants Salary in Tyler, TX

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

Median annual salary $128,380 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $61.72
10th percentile $76,020
90th percentile $159,420
Employed locally 140
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,020
    25th
    $121,240
    50th (median)
    $128,380
    75th
    $148,830
    90th
    $159,420

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 178% Median Physician Assistants salary is 78% 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 Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,550
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,000
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $71,140
    Physicians, All Other $186,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Tyler?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Tyler, TX is $61.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.31 or more per hour.

    Is Tyler above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Tyler, TX is 3.7% below 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $76,020 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $121,240.