How much does a physical therapist make in Dallas?
$107,800a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $51.82 an hour or $8,982 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.82
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 6,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,280Median: $107,800Highest 10%: $144,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,280 | $37.15 | |
| 25th | $88,250 | $42.43 | |
| Median | $107,800 | $51.82 | |
| 75th | $127,700 | $61.38 | |
| 90th | $144,700 | $69.59 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Austin, TX | $103,600 |
| 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 Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $666,900 |
| Surgeon | $494,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $431,900 |
| Cardiologist | $403,300 |
| Dentist | $402,600 |
| Neurologist | $360,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $360,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $324,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $321,300 |
| Physician | $316,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $51.82 ($107,800 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $107,800 against $102,800 nationally, 5% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $105,800, so Dallas pays 2% more.
Where does Dallas rank for physical therapist pay?
51 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $144,700 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.