Physician Assistant Salary in Dallas, TX
Physician Assistants in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area earn a median $134,900 a year — 1% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $103,470 take-home, or $8,623 a month.
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- Federal income tax$21,110
- Social Security (6.2%)$8,364
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,956
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$103,470
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 0.00% state
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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Dallas, TX
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $96,770 | $46.52 | $76,908 | $6,409 |
| 25th percentile | $128,190 | $61.63 | $98,884 | $8,240 |
| Median (50th) | $134,900 | $64.86 | $103,470 | $8,623 |
| 75th percentile | $156,000 | $75.00 | $117,892 | $9,824 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $171,660 | $82.53 | $128,596 | $10,716 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Texas resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $134,900 buys in Dallas, TX
Prices in Dallas, TX are 3.1% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.18× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median physician assistant's $103,470 take-home pay has the buying power of $100,369 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Physician Assistant jobs are less concentrated in Dallas, TX than nationally (location quotient 0.77), so openings may be scarcer.
Best-paying cities for physician assistants, adjusted for cost of living
Dallas, TX ranks #3 of 12 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston, TX | $137,240 | $105,070 | $106,530 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $167,650 | $117,004 | $103,945 |
| 3 | Dallas, TX | $134,900 | $103,470 | $100,369 |
| 4 | Pittsburgh, PA | $125,230 | $93,016 | $98,252 |
| 5 | Philadelphia, PA | $135,640 | $99,812 | $97,326 |
| 6 | Phoenix, AZ | $134,650 | $100,142 | $96,928 |
| 7 | Los Angeles, CA | $161,890 | $108,987 | $95,968 |
| 8 | Detroit, MI | $131,830 | $96,020 | $95,734 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 12 metros →
About the job: physician assistants
Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.
- Typical education
- Master's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +21.1% (much faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Physician Assistant salaries elsewhere in Texas
- Houston, TX — $137,240
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Dallas, TX?
The median physician assistant salary in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $134,900 a year, or about $64.86 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $128,190 and $156,000.
What is a physician assistant’s take-home pay in Dallas, TX?
On the median $134,900 salary, a single filer living in Texas takes home about $103,470 a year ($8,623 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare in 2026.
Is Dallas, TX a good place to work as a physician assistant?
Pay here is 1% below the national median of $135,880. Local prices are 3.1% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $100,369 would in a typical U.S. city. Dallas, TX ranks #3 of 12 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a physician assistant afford rent in Dallas, TX?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Dallas, TX is $1,586 a month ($1,858 for two bedrooms) — 18% of a median physician assistant’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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