Physical Therapists pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for physical therapists is $50.87 an hour ($105,810 a year). About 21,870 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($102,760). Texas ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physical therapists in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.83 | $76,600 |
| 25% of workers | $42.61 | $88,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.87 | $105,810 |
| 75% of workers | $61.20 | $127,290 |
| 90% of workers | $66.85 | $139,050 |
Physical Therapists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | $118,450 | 130 |
| Longview | $113,980 | 190 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $113,700 | 250 |
| Sherman-Denison | $110,750 | 120 |
| Amarillo | $109,800 | 190 |
| Odessa | $109,690 | 60 |
| Tyler | $108,380 | 250 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $107,780 | 6,100 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $107,700 | 4,680 |
| Corpus Christi | $106,080 | 380 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $106,010 | 1,700 |
| Texarkana | $105,580 | 140 |
| College Station-Bryan | $104,580 | 190 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $103,980 | 590 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $103,810 | 280 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $103,630 | 2,470 |
| San Angelo | $103,070 | 110 |
| Abilene | $102,920 | 180 |
| Victoria | $102,520 | 140 |
| El Paso | $102,190 | 550 |
| Lubbock | $101,310 | 360 |
| Waco | $100,390 | 250 |
| Laredo | $99,000 | 160 |
| Killeen-Temple | $98,120 | 370 |
| Wichita Falls | $93,250 | 190 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physical therapists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +11.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 13,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $95,970 |
| Physicians, All Other | $269,800 |
| Occupational Therapists | $106,140 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $78,000 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $31,590 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $81,500 |
| Recreational Therapists | $62,490 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $131,670 |
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