salary$134,550 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$111,830per year
Top pay (top 10%)$170,450per year
Jobs in the area680people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Austin?
Cheap. Rent of $1,932 a month takes 17.2% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Austin, TX?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area is $134,550 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $111,830 and $170,450.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Austin?
Typical rent of $1,932 a month takes 17.2% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area.