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Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Aldrich Street Mueller) - Sign-On Bonus Available, 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
One Medical · Remote · TX hiring
$129k–$154k/ year
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Physician Assistant jobs in San Marcos, TX
The median physician assistant pay in the San Marcos 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 San Marcos and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in San Marcos. The free report below lists employers near San Marcos and what they pay.
- $72.87median pay per hour, Austin
- $62–$81typical range per hour
- 520physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Roles in other cities of the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos area.
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One Medical · Remote · TX hiring
$129k–$154k/ year
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Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (South Austin) - Sign-On Bonus Available, 4 days in clinic, 1 day remote
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$129k–$154k/ year
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One Medical · Remote · TX hiring
$129k–$154k/ year
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Get my free pay reportPhysician Assistant pay in San Marcos, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $51.68 | $107,490 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $61.53 | $127,980 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Median | $72.87 | $151,570 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $81.38 | $169,270 | 27% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $93.03 | $193,500 | 45% above U.S. median |
How San Marcos 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 San Marcos
- 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 San Marcos 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 San Marcos
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 San Marcos
CMS lists 1 hospital in San Marcos, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos San Marcos, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Physician Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle, TX | 9 mi | $72.87/hr | 65,833 |
| New Braunfels, TX | 16 mi | $64.96/hr | 116,477 |
| Austin, TX | 31 mi | $72.87/hr | 993,588 |
| San Antonio, TX | 45 mi | $64.96/hr | 1,526,656 |
| Killeen, TX | 84 mi | $64.84/hr | 160,616 |
| Temple, TX | 91 mi | $64.84/hr | 96,267 |
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 San Marcos
San Marcos city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos 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 San Marcos?
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 San Marcos.
Do I need a Texas license to work in San Marcos 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.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in San Marcos?
The federal per diem benchmark in San Marcos is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physician assistants in San Marcos?
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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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Low$47Median$67.88High$74
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- Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Aldrich Street Mueller) - Sign-On Bonus Available, 4 days in clinic, 1 day remoteRemote$129k–$154k/ year
- Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Domain Northside) - Sign-On Bonus Available, 4 days in clinic, 1 day remoteRemote$129k–$154k/ year
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