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Physician Assistants Salary in Texas
Ranked #28 of 51 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of physician assistantss in Texas earn between $102,650 and $169,000. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean physician assistants salary in Texas is $135,850, about 3.8% below the U.S. average ($141,280). That works out to roughly $65/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $159,210 | $156,020 | 80 |
| Midland, TX | $158,200 | $139,330 | 60 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $140,200 | $144,350 | 350 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $140,160 | $144,100 | 650 |
| Lubbock, TX | $137,510 | $128,030 | 120 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $137,240 | $135,660 | 2,390 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $134,900 | $136,770 | 3,230 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $134,550 | $141,290 | 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do physician assistants make in Texas?
The median physician assistants salary in Texas is $134,550 per year (mean $135,850), and about 80% earn between $102,650 and $169,000.
How much do physician assistants make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $65 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $135,850 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for physician assistants?
Texas ranks #28 of 51 states for physician assistants pay. Its mean salary of $135,850 is about 3.8% below the U.S. average of $141,280.
Which metro areas in Texas pay physician assistants the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for physician assistants are Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area ($159,210), Midland, TX ($158,200), Killeen-Temple, TX ($140,200), by median annual wage.