Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Waco
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $100,270 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Waco earn between $62,090 and $81,850.
- $42K10th
- $62K25th
- $76KMedian
- $82K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $73,220 | $6,102 | $35.20 |
| Median | $76,340 | $6,362 | $36.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,090 | $5,174 | $29.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,850 | $6,821 | $39.35 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Waco vs. Texas and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Waco earn about the same as the Texas average ($75,060) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco | $73,220 | $76,340 | $42,240 | $100,270 | 140 |
| 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 Waco
On the average salary of $73,220, a single filer in Waco takes home about $60,340 a year, or $5,028 a month and $2,321 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Waco a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Waco area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5), so the average $73,220 buys what about $79,114 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Waco ($46,020). A typical home costs $256,772, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other Texas cities
Waco ranks 12th 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
- Waco$73,220
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 Waco: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Waco?
$35.20 an hour on average, and $36.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Waco?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Waco?
About $60,340 a year ($5,028 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $73,220. Texas has no state income tax.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Waco than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Waco, TX (47380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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 1.50, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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