How much does a physical therapist make in Texas?
$105,800a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in Texas. That is $50.87 an hour or $8,818 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.87
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,600Median: $105,800Highest 10%: $139,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,600 | $36.83 | |
| 25th | $88,620 | $42.61 | |
| Median | $105,800 | $50.87 | |
| 75th | $127,300 | $61.20 | |
| 90th | $139,100 | $66.85 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapists.
| 5. Maryland | $106,900 |
| 6. New Mexico | $106,900 |
| 7. Washington | $106,000 |
| 8. Texas | $105,800 |
| 9. Illinois | $105,300 |
| 10. Connecticut | $104,400 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $103,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $50.87 ($105,800 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $105,800 against $102,800 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Texas rank for physical therapist pay?
Texas ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays physical therapists the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $118,500 a year.
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.