Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Austin
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $100,230 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Austin earn between $77,830 and $92,560.
- $57K10th
- $78K25th
- $85KMedian
- $93K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $82,060 | $6,838 | $39.45 |
| Median | $84,930 | $7,078 | $40.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,830 | $6,486 | $37.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $92,560 | $7,713 | $44.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Austin vs. Texas and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Austin earn 9% more than the Texas average ($75,060) and 19% more than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is +24% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $82,060 | $84,930 | $57,030 | $100,230 | 1,180 |
| 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 Austin
On the average salary of $82,060, a single filer in Austin takes home about $66,559 a year, or $5,547 a month and $2,560 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Austin a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Austin area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.1), so the average $82,060 buys what about $83,678 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Austin ($56,950). A typical home costs $428,524, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other Texas cities
Austin ranks 1st of 25 Texas metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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
- Houston$73,870
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Austin: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Austin?
$39.45 an hour on average, and $40.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Austin?
About $66,559 a year ($5,547 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $82,060. Texas has no state income tax.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Austin than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX (12420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 1.26, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.