DOL Median (Houston, TX)
$85,750
vs National
-4.7%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$92,503
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$85,750
-4.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physician Assistants in Houston, TX earns $85,750 in nominal terms, which is 4.7% below the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $92,503 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Houston, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| TEXAS PAIN CONSULTANTS LLP | $97,125 | 2 |
| BASEM HAMID MD PA | $90,000 | 1 |
| AMERICAN SURGICAL ASSISTANTS, INC. | $86,800 | 2 |
| HOUSTON PAIN ASSOCIATES | $85,000 | 1 |
| MASSON MEDICAL, LP | $66,019 | 1 |
| CONVENIENT URGENT CARE | N/A | 1 |
| AIRLINE MEDICAL CENTER AND DIAGNOSTIC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Physician Assistants make in Houston, TX?
The median Physician Assistants salary in Houston, TX is $85,750 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Houston, TX a good place to work as a Physician Assistants?
A Physician Assistants in Houston, TX earns 4.7% less than the national median of $90,000, or $92,503 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.