Physician Assistants Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $127,650 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $61.37
10th percentile $51,060
90th percentile $150,570
Employed locally 90
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,060
    25th
    $114,610
    50th (median)
    $127,650
    75th
    $135,530
    90th
    $150,570

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 200% Median Physician Assistants salary is 100% 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $87,330
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,630
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $51,740
    Physicians, All Other $312,520
    Nurse Practitioners $123,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Waco, TX is $61.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.63 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Waco, TX is 4.2% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $51,060 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $114,610.