salary$140,200 a year$67 an hour · median pay in the Killeen-Temple, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$115,950per year
Top pay (top 10%)$165,120per year
Jobs in the area350people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Killeen?
Cheap. Rent of $1,293 a month takes 11.1% 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 Killeen, TX?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Killeen-Temple, TX area is $140,200 a year ($67 an hour). Most earn between $115,950 and $165,120.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Killeen?
Typical rent of $1,293 a month takes 11.1% 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 Killeen-Temple, TX metro area.