Texas
How to Become a Physical Therapist Assistant
Learn what physical therapist assistant professionals do, how to enter the field, and how the career can grow—plus current Texas earning potential.
Texas Median Salary
$78,000
2026 EDITION
Time to Entry
2–3 years of additional education (less than a standard 3-y
Total Investment
$30,000–$60,000 for the same degree
Employment #s
10510
Our Features
Every figure in this guide is dated and traced to the agency or survey it came from. Wage data: BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026).
Who It's For:
For people exploring physical therapist assistant and ready-to-start candidates who want a clear, source-backed view of the work, the entry requirements, the time and cost involved, and the paths available after qualification.
What's in the Guide:
What the work involves, where the role fits, and what employers expect | A step-by-step entry roadmap covering education, regulation, credentials, exams, time, and cost | Career-specific skills and realities: Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT); Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners (ECPTOTE) | Current Texas and U.S. pay ranges and the factors that shape earning potential | A source-backed 90-day action plan
Earning Potential
Texas
$43,900 – $99,640
United States
$43,900 – $99,640
BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026)
Regulatory Authority
Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners
Is a license required?
Varies
Credential
The License/Certification
Continuing Education
20 hours of CE per renewal cycle, with specific requirem
Examination
The Exam Curriculum (What You Actually Must Know
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Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners sets the standard that employers hire against.
Common Questions
Credential
