Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Texas
Average Physical Therapist Salary
$52.70/hour
The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Texas is $52.70 per hour. This is 3% lower than the US average of $54.24.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Physical Therapist salaries in Texas compared to National Averages
$52.70/hour
Texas
3% lower than the US average.
$54.24/hour
United States
What cities in Texas pay the most for Physical Therapists?
Dallas, Texas pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Houston, Texas ($49) and Austin, Texas ($48). Dallas, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Texas average for Physical Therapists is $53 per hour — Dallas, Texas pays 1% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas, Texas | $52 | $60 |
| Houston, Texas | $49 | $53 |
| Austin, Texas | $48 | $49 |
| San Antonio, Texas | $47 | $51 |
| San Marcos, Texas | $44 | $49 |
| Fort Worth, 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 $63 per hour, followed by Louisiana ($62) and Colorado ($57). Louisiana has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $67. For comparison, the Texas average for Physical Therapists is $53 per hour — Missouri pays 20% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $63 | $65 |
| Louisiana | $62 | $67 |
| Colorado | $57 | $62 |
| Oklahoma | $55 | $58 |
| Kansas | $53 | $55 |
| New Mexico | $51 | $55 |
| Tennessee | $48 | $48 |
| Mississippi | $43 | $43 |
| Arkansas | $43 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Physical Therapist jobs in Texas?
Pennant Services pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $65 per hour, followed by Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region ($54) and Perm Staff Jobs ($51). For comparison, the Texas average for Physical Therapists is $53 per hour — Pennant Services pays 23% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennant Services | $65 | $65 |
| Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region | $54 | $54 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $51 | $52 |
| PT Solutions Physical Therapy | $48 | $48 |
| Memorial Hermann Health System | $45 | $45 |
| TRS Healthcare Permanent | $45 | $45 |
| Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX | $45 | $53 |
| The Hospitals of Providence | $40 | $40 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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