How much does a therapist make in Texas?
$74,750a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in Texas. That is $35.94 an hour or $6,229 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.94
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,710Median: $74,750Highest 10%: $129,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,710 | $16.21 | |
| 25th | $47,620 | $22.89 | |
| Median | $74,750 | $35.94 | |
| 75th | $100,400 | $48.25 | |
| 90th | $129,400 | $62.22 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lubbock, TX | $88,690 |
| Austin, TX | $81,340 |
| San Antonio, TX | $80,410 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $75,870 |
| Dallas, TX | $75,120 |
| Houston, TX | $63,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for therapists.
| 13. Kansas | $76,740 |
| 14. Minnesota | $75,360 |
| 15. Kentucky | $75,060 |
| 16. Texas | $74,750 |
| 17. Virginia | $70,890 |
| 18. Ohio | $70,700 |
| 19. Massachusetts | $69,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $35.94 ($74,750 a year).
Do therapists make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $74,750 against $77,930 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Texas rank for therapist pay?
Texas ranks 16 of 41 states.
Which city in Texas pays therapists the most?
Lubbock, TX, with a median of $88,690 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.