TX · Missouri City · Updated October 15, 2026

Physician Assistant jobs in Missouri City, TX

The median physician assistant pay in the Missouri City area is $64.83 per hour ($134,840 a year), with the typical range running from $60.39 to $77.73. That ranks 92nd of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 143rd of 301 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 51 hospitals in the Missouri City metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Missouri City.

Physician Assistant pay in Missouri City, TX

The metro median is 2% above the Texas statewide median of $63.85 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 2,290 physician assistants employed in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.70).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$49.60$103,17023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$60.39$125,6106% below U.S. median
Median$64.83$134,8401% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$77.73$161,68021% above U.S. median
Top 10%$83.99$174,70031% above U.S. median

How Missouri City ranks

  • 92nd of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 143rd of 301 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th 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 Missouri City

  • Overall prices in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $64.83 median hour buys what $65.73 buys at the national price level, 3% 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$2,334
  • Per year: $116,694
  • Per month: $9,724
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Missouri City

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$128
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,456
13-week assignment$18,928

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 the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area

CMS lists 51 hospitals in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area, 13 of the 25 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
Baytown, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital
Sugar Land, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Houston Methodist West Hospital
Houston, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Houston, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Houston Va Medical Center
Houston, TX
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Baylor St Lukes Medical Center
Houston, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center
Houston, TX
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
Houston, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
Houston, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Fort Bend County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Fort Bend 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
Sugar Land, TX6 mi$64.83/hr109,851
Pearland, TX13 mi$64.83/hr129,620
College Station, TX84 mi$59.04/hr128,023
Beaumont, TX91 mi$69.05/hr112,893

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 Missouri City

Missouri City city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physician assistants make in Missouri City, TX?

Physician Assistants in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area have a median pay of $64.83 per hour, about $134,840 a year. The middle half earn between $60.39 and $77.73 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands ranks 143rd of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 92nd of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.

Where do physician assistants work in Missouri City?

CMS lists 51 hospitals in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area, led by Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Fort Bend 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 Missouri City?

The federal per diem benchmark in Missouri City is $128 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,456 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

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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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