TX · Leander · Updated October 15, 2026

Physician Assistant jobs in Leander, TX

The median physician assistant pay in the Leander area is $72.87 per hour ($151,570 a year), with the typical range running from $61.53 to $81.38. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Leander and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 25 hospitals in the Leander metro area. The free report below lists employers near Leander and what they pay.

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Physician Assistant pay in Leander, TX

The metro median is 14% above the Texas statewide median of $63.85 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 520 physician assistants employed in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.41).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$51.68$107,49019% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$61.53$127,9804% below U.S. median
Median$72.87$151,57014% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$81.38$169,27027% above U.S. median
Top 10%$93.03$193,50045% above U.S. median

How Leander ranks

  • 25th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 16th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 Leander

  • Overall prices in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% above the U.S. average (index 120.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $72.87 median hour buys what $74.31 buys at the national price level, 16% 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.

Estimate your Leander paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,623
  • Per year: $131,166
  • Per month: $10,930
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Leander

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$176
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,792
13-week assignment$23,296

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).

Hospitals in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos area

CMS lists 25 hospitals in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos area, 7 of the 13 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ascension Seton Northwest
Austin, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ascension Seton Williamson
Round Rock, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock
Round Rock, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Pflugerville
Pflugerville, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos
San Marcos, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx
Austin, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No
St David's Medical Center
Austin, TX
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Ascension Seton Hays
Kyle, TX
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Ascension Seton Cedar Park
Cedar Park, TX
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
Austin, TX
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Williamson County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Williamson County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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
Cedar Park, TX5 mi$72.87/hr78,380
Georgetown, TX12 mi$72.87/hr101,344
Killeen, TX36 mi$64.84/hr160,616
Temple, TX46 mi$64.84/hr96,267
New Braunfels, TX62 mi$64.96/hr116,477
Waco, TX79 mi$61.37/hr146,608

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.

Texas state guide

Other healthcare roles in Leander

Leander city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physician assistants make in Leander, TX?

Physician Assistants in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area have a median pay of $72.87 per hour, about $151,570 a year. The middle half earn between $61.53 and $81.38 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos ranks 16th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 25th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring physician assistants in Leander?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Leander.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Leander 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 Leander in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Williamson 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 Leander?

The federal per diem benchmark in Leander is $176 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,792 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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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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