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Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Aldrich Street Mueller) - Sign-On Bonus Available, 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
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Physician Assistant jobs in Harlingen, TX
Pay for physician assistants in the Harlingen area centers on $69.47 per hour, or about $144,500 a year. The lower quarter earns under $59.19 and the upper quarter over $72.11. That ranks 45th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 3rd of 301 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Harlingen. The free report below lists employers near Harlingen and what they pay.
- $69.47median pay per hour, Brownsville
- $59–$72typical range per hour
- 170physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 86cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Physician Assistant pay in Harlingen, TX
The metro median is 9% above the Texas statewide median of $63.85 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 170 physician assistants employed in the Brownsville-Harlingen metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.07).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $47.92 | $99,670 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $59.19 | $123,120 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Median | $69.47 | $144,500 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $72.11 | $149,990 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $95.03 | $197,660 | 48% above U.S. median |
How Harlingen ranks
- 45th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 3rd of 301 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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.
What your pay buys in Harlingen
- Overall prices in Brownsville-Harlingen run 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 42% below the U.S. average (index 57.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $69.47 median hour buys what $80.80 buys at the national price level, 26% above 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$2,501
- Per year: $125,046
- Per month: $10,420
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Brownsville-Harlingen metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Harlingen
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $127 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,407 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,291 |
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 Harlingen
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Harlingen, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen Medical Center Harlingen, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc Harlingen, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Palms Behavioral Health Harlingen, TX | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Rio Grande State Center Harlingen, TX | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Cameron County
HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Cameron County (2 geographic, 2 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville, TX | 20 mi | $69.47/hr | 191,967 |
| Edinburg, TX | 30 mi | $60.96/hr | 108,733 |
| Pharr, TX | 31 mi | $60.96/hr | 81,142 |
| McAllen, TX | 34 mi | $60.96/hr | 148,782 |
| Mission, TX | 39 mi | $60.96/hr | 88,574 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 113 mi | $64.62/hr | 317,317 |
Physician Assistant jobs in Texas · Physician Assistant jobs nationwide
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.
Other healthcare roles in Harlingen
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Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Harlingen, TX?
Physician Assistants in the Brownsville-Harlingen metro area have a median pay of $69.47 per hour, about $144,500 a year. The middle half earn between $59.19 and $72.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Harlingen a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Brownsville-Harlingen ranks 3rd of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 45th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.
Where do physician assistants work in Harlingen?
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Harlingen, led by Harlingen Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Harlingen 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 Harlingen in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Cameron 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 Harlingen?
The federal per diem benchmark in Harlingen is $127 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,407 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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- 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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