salary$131,000 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Waco, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$99,010per year
Top pay (top 10%)$161,470per year
Jobs in the area90people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Waco?
Cheap. Rent of $1,349 a month takes 12.4% 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 Waco, TX?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Waco, TX area is $131,000 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $99,010 and $161,470.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Waco?
Typical rent of $1,349 a month takes 12.4% 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 Waco, TX metro area.