Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Houston, TX

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Average Physical Therapist Salary

$51.27/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Houston, TX is $51.27 per hour. This is 6% higher than the Texas average of $48.20.

Last updated on July 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$51.27/hour

Houston, TX

5% higher than the US average.

$48.20/hour

Texas

1% lower than the US average.

$48.53/hour

United States

How Physical Therapist Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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Austin, Texas

$48/hour

This is equal to the Houston average

San Antonio, Texas

$44/hour

This is 8% lower than the Houston average of $47.87.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

$37/hour

This is 29% lower than the Houston average of $47.87.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Physical Therapists?

Houston, Texas pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Austin, Texas ($48) and San Antonio, Texas ($44). Houston, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Physical Therapists is $51 per hour — Houston, Texas pays 7% less.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Houston, Texas	$48	$53
Austin, Texas	$48	$49
San Antonio, Texas	$44	$51
San Marcos, Texas	$44	$49
Plano, Texas	$39	$46

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

Only Memorial Hermann Health System reports pay data for Physical Therapists, averaging $45 per hour. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Physical Therapists is $51 per hour — Memorial Hermann Health System pays 12% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Memorial Hermann Health System	$45	$45

Last updated on July 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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