verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Physician Assistant Salary in Texas

Median Annual in Texas
$134,550/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$64.69/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Texas

groups Employed in TX
10,110
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$138,630 #28 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in Texas, explained

Physician assistants in Texas earn a median of $134,550 per year ($64.69 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $102,650, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $169,000. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Texas.

Is $134,550 good pay in Texas?

Adjusted for Texas's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $134,550 is worth about $138,630 in national buying power — ranking Texas #28 for real pay (vs #27 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Texas

Entry level (10th pct)
$102,650
$49.35/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$134,550
$64.69/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$169,000
$81.25/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs TX
Texas (here) $134,550 $138,630
New Mexico $139,920 $151,737 −$5,370
Oklahoma $136,550 $155,448 −$2,000
Louisiana $128,870 $146,100 +$5,680
Arkansas $118,430 $136,225 +$16,120

Physician Assistant in Texas: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in Texas?

Physician assistants in Texas earn a median of $134,550 per year ($64.69 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does Texas pay physician assistants well?

At $134,550, Texas pays 1% below the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 10,110 work in the state.

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