SOC 31-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physical Therapist Aides — Hill Country Region of Texas
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Hill Country Region of Texas, TX is $42,560 per year, 20.8% above the national median of $35,240.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Hill Country Region of Texas, TX is $42,560 per year, 20.8% above the national median of $35,240. Half of workers earn between $36,220 and $49,790. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $27,720 and the ninetieth at $49,790.
Employment stands at 150, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Abilene records the highest median at $49,790. Of the 431 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 291st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,720 | −21.3% |
| 25th | $36,220 | +2.8% |
| Median (50th) | $42,560 | +20.8% |
| 75th | $49,790 | +41.3% |
| 90th | $49,790 | +41.3% |
| Mean | $41,080 | +16.6% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abilene | $49,790 | 70 | |
| 2 | Midland | $37,020 | 50 | |
| 3 | Dallas | $35,570 | 990 | |
| 4 | Houston | $33,060 | 1,280 | |
| 5 | Texarkana | $32,770 | 60 | |
| 6 | Killeen | $29,970 | 120 | |
| 7 | Waco | $29,660 | 40 | |
| 8 | Corpus Christi | $29,080 | 190 | |
| 9 | Wichita Falls | $28,690 | 40 | |
| 10 | San Antonio | $28,410 | 550 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hill Country Region of Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $42,560 goes as far as $43,831 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 24.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$42,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,831US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,560 a year, 20.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,720 to $49,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Abilene, at $49,790.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Hill Country Region of Texas, TX?
The median annual wage is $42,560, or $20.46 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,240, so pay in Hill Country Region of Texas, TX is 20.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Hill Country Region of Texas, TX earns more than $49,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,720 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Abilene, at $49,790 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Hill Country Region of Texas, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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