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Physician Assistant Salary in Texas (2026)
$64.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $103,231/year ($8,603/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 27th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 10,110 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $134,550 a year — though pay ranges from $102,650 for newcomers to $169,000 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $102,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $122,720 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $134,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $156,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $169,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,110 Physician Assistant jobs in Texas (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Physician Assistant salary of $134,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $103,231 — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
| Gross (median) | $134,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,026 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,293 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $103,231 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,603 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Texas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Texas?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Texas is $134,550 per year ($64.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $122,720 and $156,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Texas?
- On the median salary of $134,550, a single filer in Texas takes home about $103,231 per year ($8,603 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 10,110 Physician Assistant jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.