TX · Fort Worth · Updated October 15, 2026

Physician Assistant jobs in Fort Worth, TX

The median physician assistant pay in the Fort Worth area is $63.16 per hour ($131,380 a year), with the typical range running from $59.70 to $73.54. That ranks 129th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 237th of 301 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 13 hospitals in Fort Worth. The free report below lists employers near Fort Worth and what they pay.

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Physician Assistant pay in Fort Worth, TX

The metro median is 1% below the Texas statewide median of $63.85 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 3,330 physician assistants employed in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.82).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$51.01$106,10020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$59.70$124,1807% below U.S. median
Median$63.16$131,3801% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$73.54$152,96015% above U.S. median
Top 10%$80.11$166,63025% above U.S. median

How Fort Worth ranks

  • 129th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 237th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
  • 11th of 21 Texas metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physician Assistants (SOC 29-1071), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Fort Worth

  • Overall prices in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $63.16 median hour buys what $61.27 buys at the national price level, 4% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Fort Worth paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,274
  • Per year: $113,688
  • Per month: $9,474
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Fort Worth

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$181
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,827
13-week assignment$23,751

Travel physician assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Physician Assistant roles in Texas

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Hospitals in Fort Worth

CMS lists 13 hospitals in Fort Worth, 5 of the 8 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance
Fort Worth, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F
Fort Worth, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Baylor Scott And White All Saints Medical Center
Fort Worth, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Jps Health Network
Fort Worth, TX
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Medical City Alliance
Fort Worth, TX
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South
Fort Worth, TX
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Medical City Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Baylor Scott And White Surgical Hospital Fortworth
Fort Worth, TX
Acute careOtherNot ratedYes
Cook Childrens Medical Center
Fort Worth, TX
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Tarrant County

HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Tarrant County (4 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Physician Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
North Richland Hills, TX9 mi$63.16/hr71,436
Arlington, TX14 mi$63.16/hr403,672

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License and tax basics in Texas

Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Texas state guide

Other healthcare roles in Fort Worth

Fort Worth city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physician assistants make in Fort Worth, TX?

Physician Assistants in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area have a median pay of $63.16 per hour, about $131,380 a year. The middle half earn between $59.70 and $73.54 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Fort Worth a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 237th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 129th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Where do physician assistants work in Fort Worth?

CMS lists 13 hospitals in Fort Worth, led by Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Fort Worth as a physician assistant?

Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Fort Worth in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Tarrant County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Fort Worth?

The federal per diem benchmark in Fort Worth is $181 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,827 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • One MedicalAustin, TX · 4 postings$67.88/ hr$62–$74
  • Baylor St. Luke's Medical GroupThe Woodlands, TX · 1 wage offer$62.66/ hr$63–$63
  • Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 4 postings$104.30/ hr$94–$115
  • Valley Children's HealthcareMadera, CA · 3 postings$103.69/ hr$75–$123

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2What they are offering now

Low$47Median$67.88High$74

5 PA postings with published pay in Texas, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 PA roles

  1. Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Aldrich Street Mueller) - Sign-On Bonus Available, 4 days in clinic, 1 day remoteRemote
    $129k–$154k/ year
    One Medical · Remote (TX hiring) · posted today
  2. Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Domain Northside) - Sign-On Bonus Available, 4 days in clinic, 1 day remoteRemote
    $129k–$154k/ year
    One Medical · Remote (TX hiring) · posted today

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