Average Therapist Salary

$48.57/hour

The average salary for a Therapist in Houston, TX is $48.57 per hour. This is 6% lower than the Texas average of $51.66.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Therapist salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages

$48.57/hour

Houston, TX

11% lower than the US average.

$51.66/hour

Texas

4% lower than the US average.

$53.98/hour

United States

How Therapist Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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Tyler, Texas

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San Antonio, Texas

$47/hour

This is 4% lower than the Houston average of $48.57.

Dallas, Texas

$52/hour

This is 7% higher than the Houston average of $48.57.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Therapist jobs in Houston?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Therapists the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Memorial Hermann Health System ($41) and Elara Caring ($35). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Therapists is $49 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$50$50
Memorial Hermann Health System$41$45
Elara Caring$35$35

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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