Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Austin, TX

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Average Physical Therapist Salary

$47.64/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Austin, TX is $47.64 per hour. This is 4% lower than the Texas average of $49.75.

Last updated on September 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Physical Therapist salaries in Austin, TX compared to State and National Averages

$47.64/hour

Austin, TX

4% lower than the US average.

$49.75/hour

Texas

1% higher than the US average.

$49.41/hour

United States

How Physical Therapist Salaries in Austin Compare to Other Cities

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San Antonio, Texas

$45/hour

This is 7% lower than the Austin average of $47.64.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

$37/hour

This is 29% lower than the Austin average of $47.64.

Sierra Vista, Arizona

$56/hour

This is 14% higher than the Austin average of $47.64.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Physical Therapists?

Dallas, Texas pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Houston, Texas ($49) and San Antonio, Texas ($45). Dallas, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Austin, TX average for Physical Therapists is $48 per hour — Dallas, Texas pays 5% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Dallas, Texas	$50	$60
Houston, Texas	$49	$53
San Antonio, Texas	$45	$51
San Marcos, Texas	$44	$49
Plano, Texas	$39	$46

Last updated on September 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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