Physical Therapist salary in Texas
What physical therapists earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$105,810$50.87 per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$88,620 – $127,290Top 10%: $139,050+
Jobs21,8700.90× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist pay in Texas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $107,780 | $51.82 | 6,100 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $107,700 | $51.78 | 4,680 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $103,630 | $49.82 | 2,470 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $106,010 | $50.97 | 1,700 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $103,980 | $49.99 | 590 |
| El Paso, TX | $102,190 | $49.13 | 550 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $110,670 | $53.21 | 450 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $106,080 | $51.00 | 380 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $98,120 | $47.17 | 370 |
| Lubbock, TX | $101,310 | $48.71 | 360 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $103,810 | $49.91 | 280 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $113,700 | $54.66 | 250 |
| Tyler, TX | $108,380 | $52.11 | 250 |
| Waco, TX | $100,390 | $48.26 | 250 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $116,500 | $56.01 | 250 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $105,760 | $50.85 | 240 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $116,920 | $56.21 | 230 |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $111,690 | $53.70 | 230 |
| Amarillo, TX | $109,800 | $52.79 | 190 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $104,580 | $50.28 | 190 |
| Longview, TX | $113,980 | $54.80 | 190 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $93,250 | $44.83 | 190 |
| Abilene, TX | $102,920 | $49.48 | 180 |
| Laredo, TX | $99,000 | $47.60 | 160 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $105,580 | $50.76 | 140 |
| Victoria, TX | $102,520 | $49.29 | 140 |
| Midland, TX | $118,450 | $56.95 | 130 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $110,750 | $53.24 | 120 |
| San Angelo, TX | $103,070 | $49.55 | 110 |
| Odessa, TX | $109,690 | $52.74 | 60 |
| Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $118,410 | $56.93 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Texas
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Maryland · $106,890 New Mexico · $106,880 Washington · $105,950 Illinois · $105,250 Connecticut · $104,360 Massachusetts · $103,790
Other healthcare salaries in Texas
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $24,230 Registered Nurses · $95,970 Nursing Assistants · $37,500 Medical Assistants · $39,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,240 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,900 Dental Assistants · $45,430 Physicians, All Other · $269,800 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $59,290 Nurse Practitioners · $131,670 Pharmacists · $138,260 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $78,630
Questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Texas?
Physical Therapists in Texas earned a median of $105,810 a year ($50.87 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $88,620 to $127,290.
Where in Texas do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Texas, pay was highest in Midland, TX at $118,450.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.