Physical Therapist Aides pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for physical therapist aides is $15.19 an hour ($31,590 a year). About 5,710 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($35,240). Texas ranks 33rd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physical therapist aides in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.83 | $22,520 |
| 25% of workers | $12.70 | $26,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.19 | $31,590 |
| 75% of workers | $18.38 | $38,240 |
| 90% of workers | $22.46 | $46,710 |
Physical Therapist Aides pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene | $49,790 | 70 |
| Midland | $37,020 | 50 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $35,570 | 990 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $33,060 | 1,280 |
| Texarkana | $32,770 | 60 |
| Killeen-Temple | $29,970 | 120 |
| Waco | $29,660 | 40 |
| Corpus Christi | $29,080 | 190 |
| Wichita Falls | $28,690 | 40 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $28,410 | 550 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $28,200 | 70 |
| Lubbock | $27,620 | 170 |
| Amarillo | $26,930 | 60 |
| Odessa | $26,870 | 40 |
| College Station-Bryan | $26,420 | 60 |
| El Paso | $25,300 | 200 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $23,750 | 60 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $23,040 | 180 |
| Laredo | $22,790 | 30 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physical therapist aides
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 6,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $37,500 |
| Medical Assistants | $39,520 |
| Occupational Therapists | $106,140 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $79,540 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $39,970 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $78,000 |
| Massage Therapists | $59,370 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $81,500 |
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