Physician Assistant salary in Texas
Physician Assistants in Texas earn a median of $63.85 per hour, about $132,810 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $64.07. The middle half earn between $57.78 and $75.96 per hour. The highest median among Texas metro areas is in Midland, TX, at $73.32 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $63.85median pay per hour
- $132,810median pay per year
- 10,030physician assistants employed in Texas
- #26of 50 states by median pay
Physician Assistant pay in Texas: percentiles
| Level | Texas per hour | Texas per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $49.27 | $102,480 | $45.79 |
| Lower quartile | $57.78 | $120,180 | $54.70 |
| Median | $63.85 | $132,810 | $64.07 |
| Upper quartile | $75.96 | $158,000 | $77.00 |
| Top 10% | $83.07 | $172,790 | $87.60 |
Physician Assistant pay by metro area in Texas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Texas median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | $73.32 | $152,500 | 40 | 15% above | $76.55 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $72.87 | $151,570 | 520 | 14% above | $74.31 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $69.47 | $144,500 | 170 | 9% above | $80.80 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $69.05 | $143,630 | 80 | 8% above | $76.68 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $64.96 | $135,120 | 850 | 2% above | $68.58 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $64.84 | $134,860 | 320 | 2% above | $71.15 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $64.83 | $134,840 | 2,290 | 2% above | $65.73 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $64.62 | $134,400 | 120 | 1% above | $69.73 |
| Lubbock, TX | $63.85 | $132,810 | 140 | in line with | $69.92 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $63.82 | $132,740 | 40 | in line with | $71.30 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $63.16 | $131,380 | 3,330 | 1% below | $61.27 |
| Tyler, TX | $61.72 | $128,380 | 140 | 3% below | $66.97 |
| Waco, TX | $61.37 | $127,650 | 90 | 4% below | $66.31 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $60.96 | $126,800 | 380 | 5% below | $70.97 |
| Abilene, TX | $59.86 | $124,510 | 80 | 6% below | $66.24 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $59.04 | $122,790 | 60 | 8% below | $64.91 |
| Longview, TX | $58.23 | $121,120 | 100 | 9% below | $65.07 |
| Odessa, TX | $55.73 | $115,920 | 40 | 13% below | $59.35 |
| Amarillo, TX | $54.24 | $112,810 | 140 | 15% below | $59.07 |
| El Paso, TX | $50.78 | $105,630 | 220 | 20% below | $56.48 |
| Laredo, TX | $49.22 | $102,380 | 60 | 23% below | $56.60 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Physician Assistant pay in states next to Texas
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $49.78 | $103,550 | 22% below Texas |
| Louisiana | $62.31 | $129,610 | 2% below Texas |
| New Mexico | $67.30 | $139,990 | 5% above Texas |
| Oklahoma | $62.86 | $130,750 | 2% below Texas |
What employers are posting in Texas
- 5roles with published pay
- $67.88median pay per hour
- $62–$74typical published range
- 2employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| One Medical | 4 | $67.88 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $33.17 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 5 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Texas?
The median is $63.85 per hour, about $132,810 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $49.27 and the top 10% earn over $83.07 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Texas city pays physician assistants the most?
Among Texas metro areas, Midland, TX has the highest median at $73.32 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Texas rank for physician assistant pay?
Texas ranks 26th of 50 states by median physician assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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