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Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Texas
Ranked #36 of 50 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of physical therapist aidess in Texas earn between $22,520 and $46,710. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean physical therapist aides salary in Texas is $33,300, about 8.6% below the U.S. average ($36,430). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TX | $49,790 | $44,090 | 70 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $42,560 | $41,080 | 150 |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $39,220 | $37,220 | 70 |
| Midland, TX | $37,020 | $33,860 | 50 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $35,570 | $36,610 | 990 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $33,060 | $33,680 | 1,280 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $32,770 | $35,700 | 60 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $30,440 | $31,430 | 50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do physical therapist aides make in Texas?
The median physical therapist aides salary in Texas is $31,590 per year (mean $33,300), and about 80% earn between $22,520 and $46,710.
How much do physical therapist aides make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $16 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $33,300 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for physical therapist aides?
Texas ranks #36 of 50 states for physical therapist aides pay. Its mean salary of $33,300 is about 8.6% below the U.S. average of $36,430.
Which metro areas in Texas pay physical therapist aides the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for physical therapist aides are Abilene, TX ($49,790), Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area ($42,560), Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area ($39,220), by median annual wage.