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Texas · BLS SOC 29-1123

Physical Therapist salary in Texas

Median $101,700 · Top 10% earn $123,880+ · Roughly 20,530 workers in Texas. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Texas median
$101,700
$48.89/hr
Top 10%
$123,880
90th percentile
Bottom 10%
$69,210
Entry-level range
Real pay
$104,954
CoL-adjusted (RPP 96.9)

Texas pays close to the U.S. median for physical therapists — $101,700 versus the national median of $99,710. Real purchasing power is $5,244 above the U.S. average — a clean win. The state employs roughly 20,530 physical therapists.

What drives physical therapist pay in Texas

Texas PT pay tracks national median. Home health PT and travel PT in Houston, Dallas, and Austin pay $115K+. Outpatient orthopedic chains dominate hiring.

Top-paying metros in Texas

Texas-area metropolitan areas with the highest physical therapist medians.

Texas metros

10 highest-paying metropolitan areas. Source: BLS OEWS metro tables, May 2024.

Rank Metro Median
1 Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $102,800

Texas ranks #19 of 50 states

Where Texas sits in the national distribution for physical therapist pay, and the closest comparable states above and below.

Rank State Median vs. Texas
#18 Illinois $102,700 +$1,000
#17 Vermont $102,700 +$1,000
#16 New Hampshire $104,700 +$3,000
#19 Texas (this page) $101,700 —
#20 Delaware $100,710 −$990
#21 Arizona $98,710 −$2,990
#22 Maine $98,710 −$2,990
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Education path for Texas

The typical path is a doctor of physical therapy (dpt) + state license, taking about 36 months. Tuition ranges from $50,000 (community college) to $175,000 (private accelerated). On the Texas median of $101,700, payback periods are typically 2.5 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Physical Therapist salary in Texas — FAQ

What is the average physical therapist salary in Texas?
The median physical therapist salary in Texas is $101,700 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $69,210; the top 10% earn $123,880 or more. About 20,530 people work in this role across the state.
How does Texas physical therapist pay compare to the national average?
Texas's median of $101,700 is $1,990 above the U.S. national median of $99,710. After adjusting for Texas's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 96.9), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $104,954.
Where does Texas pay physical therapists the most?
Top-paying metros in Texas include Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land at $102,800. These metros consistently pay 10–25% above the state median due to higher concentration of large hospital systems and specialty employers.
Is physical therapist a good career in Texas?
On the data: Texas employs roughly 20,530 physical therapists, with a median wage of $101,700 and the top decile clearing $123,880. The role is projected to grow +15% nationally over the next decade. Whether it's "good" for you depends on whether the work suits you and whether you're positioned for the in-state metros that pay above the median.
What's the hourly rate for physical therapists in Texas?
At the Texas median of $101,700 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $48.89/hr. The top 10% earn around $59.56/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $33.27/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Texas-level wage data sourced from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 release (SOC 29-1123: Physical Therapists), with state pay indexes from BLS area-comparison tables. Cost-of-living adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities, 2023 release, where Texas's RPP is 96.9 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.