How much does a physical therapist make in Houston?
$107,700a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $51.78 an hour or $8,975 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.78
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 4,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,250Median: $107,700Highest 10%: $142,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,250 | $37.62 | |
| 25th | $94,430 | $45.40 | |
| Median | $107,700 | $51.78 | |
| 75th | $127,600 | $61.37 | |
| 90th | $142,600 | $68.54 |
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 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $51.78 ($107,700 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $107,700 against $102,800 nationally, 5% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $105,800, so Houston pays 2% more.
Where does Houston rank for physical therapist pay?
52 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $142,600 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.