salary$129,380 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Odessa, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,080per year
Top pay (top 10%)$162,000per year
Jobs in the area40people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Odessa?
Cheap. Rent of $1,444 a month takes 13.4% 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 Odessa, TX?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Odessa, TX area is $129,380 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $37,080 and $162,000.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Odessa?
Typical rent of $1,444 a month takes 13.4% 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 Odessa, TX metro area.