How much does a physical therapist make in Austin?
$103,600a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $49.82 an hour or $8,636 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.82
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 105 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 2,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,330Median: $103,600Highest 10%: $135,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,330 | $39.58 | |
| 25th | $97,080 | $46.67 | |
| Median | $103,600 | $49.82 | |
| 75th | $130,900 | $62.92 | |
| 90th | $135,300 | $65.06 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| Midland, TX | $118,500 |
| Longview, TX | $114,000 |
| Beaumont, TX | $113,700 |
| Sherman, TX | $110,800 |
| Amarillo, TX | $109,800 |
| Odessa, TX | $109,700 |
| Tyler, TX | $108,400 |
| Dallas, TX | $107,800 |
| Houston, TX | $107,700 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $106,100 |
| San Antonio, TX | $106,000 |
| Texarkana, TX | $105,600 |
| College Station, TX | $104,600 |
| McAllen, TX | $104,000 |
| Brownsville, TX | $103,800 |
| San Angelo, TX | $103,100 |
| Abilene, TX | $102,900 |
| Victoria, TX | $102,500 |
| El Paso, TX | $102,200 |
| Lubbock, TX | $101,300 |
| Waco, TX | $100,400 |
| Laredo, TX | $99,000 |
| Killeen, TX | $98,120 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $93,250 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $362,600 |
| Cardiologist | $341,100 |
| Dentist | $281,900 |
| Physician | $276,600 |
| Surgeon | $271,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $263,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $256,900 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $245,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $236,300 |
| Dentist | $188,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $49.82 ($103,600 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $103,600 against $102,800 nationally, 1% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $105,800, so Austin pays 2% less.
Where does Austin rank for physical therapist pay?
105 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $82,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.