Lead Physician Assistant
Typical lead band in HoustonIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.
Updated 2026-04-22 · BLS OEWS May 2024
Physician Assistant jobs in Houston, TX
273 physician assistants employed in metro (BLS May 2024) · $124,831 median · roughly in line with the national median.
- Direct ATS apply — no login walls.
- Pay-by-metro, not a national average.
- Pay data sourced from BLS OEWS May 2024.
Physician Assistant pay in Houston, TX
The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Houston metro. Half of Physician Assistants earn inside that band.
25th$94,181
Median$124,831
75th$150,756
vs USroughly in line with the national median
Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2024 OEWS estimates. Full Physician Assistant salary guide →
Physician Assistant pay bands in Houston by seniority
The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.
Senior Physician Assistant
Typical senior band in HoustonIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.
Entry Level Physician Assistant
Typical entry level band in HoustonIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.
Staff Physician Assistant
Typical staff band in HoustonIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.
Entry Level Physician Assistant
Typical entry level band in HoustonIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.
Physician Assistant Career Ladder — Houston Metro
Expected pay at each step, scaled to Houston’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.
- Entry Physician Assistant0–2 yrs$89,878
- Mid Physician Assistant2–5 yrs$118,589
- Senior Physician Assistant5–8 yrs$149,797
- Staff Physician Assistant8–12 yrs$181,004
- Lead Physician Assistant12+ yrs$212,212
Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2024 occupational percentiles for 15-xxxx codes.
Employers in the Physician Assistant hiring market in Houston
- HCA Healthcare
- CommonSpirit
- Mercy Health
- Ascension
- Tenet
Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.
How employers in Houston post Physician Assistant jobs
Employers in the Houston metro typically post Physician Assistant roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:
What Houston Employers Actually Ask Physician Assistants
Pulled from O*NET work-activities and real interview patterns for this occupation. Practice all four with Jobeezy’s InterviewRide drills.
- Technical
Walk me through your day-to-day workflow in this role. How do you structure your time?
Evaluates time management, self-organization, and maturity in the role. Look for clear priorities and discipline.
- Technical
What metrics do you use to measure your own performance in this position?
Tests ownership and accountability. Good answers connect personal output to team and business outcomes.
- Technical
How do you stay current with changes in your field?
Learning agility signal. Regular reading, communities of practice, certifications, peer networks.
- Technical
Describe the most complex project you've worked on in this field. What was your specific contribution?
Depth probe. Interviewers check scope, ownership, and technical or domain sophistication.
Physician Assistant in Houston, TX — Common Questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant earn in Houston, TX?
- Median $124,831/yr. 25th–75th percentile runs $94,181–$150,756. Source: BLS OEWS May 2024.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Houston?
- BLS OEWS May 2024 reports approximately 273 Physician Assistant roles employed in the Houston metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
- Which ATS platforms do Houston employers use for Physician Assistant?
- Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
- Does Jobeezy apply to Physician Assistant jobs for me?
- Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Physician Assistant openings in Houston and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
Keep exploring
Get Jobeezy
Find Physician Assistant jobs in Houston — and let Jobeezy apply for you.
Free to start. No resume writing. No cover letters. We handle the search, the filter, and the apply — you just say yes to interviews.
Free on iPhone and Android. You can delete your account in one tap.