salary$134,900 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$96,770per year
Top pay (top 10%)$171,660per year
Jobs in the area3,230people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Dallas?
Cheap. Rent of $1,760 a month takes 15.7% 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 Dallas, TX?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area is $134,900 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $96,770 and $171,660.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Dallas?
Typical rent of $1,760 a month takes 15.7% 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 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area.