Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Abilene
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,650 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Abilene earn between $62,320 and $79,680.
- $39K10th
- $62K25th
- $76KMedian
- $80K75th
- $96K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,630 | $6,052 | $34.92 |
| Median | $76,090 | $6,341 | $36.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,320 | $5,193 | $29.96 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,680 | $6,640 | $38.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Abilene vs. Texas and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Abilene earn 3% less than the Texas average ($75,060) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene | $72,630 | $76,090 | $38,920 | $95,650 | 60 |
| Texas | $75,060 | $78,000 | $43,900 | $99,640 | 10,510 |
| United States | $68,730 | $68,380 | $47,750 | $89,510 | 112,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary after taxes in Abilene
On the average salary of $72,630, a single filer in Abilene takes home about $59,925 a year, or $4,994 a month and $2,305 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Abilene a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Abilene area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.4), so the average $72,630 buys what about $80,375 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Abilene ($44,340). A typical home costs $217,009, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other Texas cities
Abilene ranks 13th of 25 Texas metro areas for this job; Austin pays the most ($82,060).
- Austin$82,060
- Midland$81,510
- Wichita Falls$77,600
- Dallas$77,120
- Beaumont$76,420
- San Antonio$75,020
- San Angelo$74,970
- Sherman$74,430
- Killeen$74,000
- Abilene$72,630
Highest-paying cities for physical therapist assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,690).
- San Jose, CA$94,690
- San Francisco, CA$93,600
- Santa Cruz, CA$89,020
- Bakersfield, CA$87,150
- Santa Rosa, CA$86,840
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Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Abilene: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Abilene?
$34.92 an hour on average, and $36.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Abilene?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Abilene?
About $59,925 a year ($4,994 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,630. Texas has no state income tax.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Abilene than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($68,730).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2021; area Abilene, TX (10180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.06, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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