Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Texas
The median pay for a physical therapist aides in Texas is $32,050/year ($15.41/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $23K at the entry level to $47K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $32K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level physical therapist aides (10th percentile) start around $23K. Mid-career wages sit at $32K. Top earners bring in $47K or more, a $24K spread from bottom to top.
Physical Therapist Aides salary by metro in Texas
14 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene | $47K | +46% | 90 |
| Corpus Christi | $36K | +13% | 160 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $36K | +12% | 820 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $34K | +7% | 600 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $31K | -4% | 590 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $31K | -5% | 420 |
| Killeen-Temple | $30K | -7% | 70 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $29K | -11% | 40 |
| El Paso | $28K | -12% | 160 |
| Laredo | $28K | -13% | 40 |
| Amarillo | $28K | -13% | 50 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $28K | -13% | 50 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $27K | -16% | 130 |
| Lubbock | $27K | -16% | 140 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do physical therapist aides make in Texas?
The median is $32,050 a year, that works out to about $15 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,130, and experienced physical therapist aides can clear $46,790. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $32K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,316/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 61.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a physical therapist aides salary go in Texas?
Texas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median physical therapist aides salary is worth about $35,031 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do physical therapist aides get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.