Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Texas
Average Physical Therapist Salary
$48.47/hour
The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Texas is $48.47 per hour. This is 6% lower than the US average of $51.55.
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Physical Therapist salaries in Texas compared to National Averages
$48.47/hour
Texas
6% lower than the US average.
$51.55/hour
United States
What cities in Texas pay the most for Physical Therapists?
Houston, Texas pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $49 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 Texas average for Physical Therapists is $48 per hour — Houston, Texas pays 1% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, Texas | $49 | $53 |
| Austin, Texas | $48 | $49 |
| San Antonio, Texas | $44 | $51 |
| San Marcos, Texas | $44 | $49 |
| Plano, Texas | $39 | $46 |
How does the pay for Physical Therapists in Texas compare to nearby states?
Missouri pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Arizona ($52) and Colorado ($52). Louisiana has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $67. For comparison, the Texas average for Physical Therapists is $48 per hour — Missouri pays 15% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $56 | $60 |
| Arizona | $52 | $62 |
| Colorado | $52 | $62 |
| Oklahoma | $48 | $53 |
| Louisiana | $48 | $67 |
| Kansas | $46 | $53 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Physical Therapist jobs in Texas?
Cook Children’s Health Care System pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Confluent Health ($47) and Bluebix Solutions ($46). Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Texas average for Physical Therapists is $48 per hour — Cook Children’s Health Care System pays 1% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Children’s Health Care System | $49 | $49 |
| Confluent Health | $47 | $47 |
| Bluebix Solutions | $46 | $46 |
| Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX | $45 | $53 |
| Memorial Hermann Health System | $45 | $45 |
| TRS Healthcare Permanent | $45 | $45 |
| PT Solutions Physical Therapy | $41 | $48 |
| The Hospitals of Providence | $40 | $40 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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