Average Travel Physical Therapist Salary

$2,044/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapist in Houston, TX is $2,044 per week. This is 5% lower than the Texas average of $2,143.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 81 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,044/week

Houston, TX

5% lower than the US average.

$2,143/week

Texas

This is equal to the US average

$2,147/week

United States

How Travel Physical Therapist Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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Lufkin, Texas

$2,156/week

This is 9% higher than the Houston average of $1,956.

Austin, Texas

$1,919/week

This is 2% lower than the Houston average of $1,956.

Jacksonville, Texas

$2,635/week

This is 26% higher than the Houston average of $1,956.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Travel Physical Therapists?

Taylor, Texas pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,820 per week, followed by Sugar Land, Texas ($2,737) and Rosenberg, Texas ($2,736). Lake Jackson, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,905. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,044 per week — Taylor, Texas pays 38% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Taylor, Texas$2,820$2,820
Sugar Land, Texas$2,737$2,737
Rosenberg, Texas$2,736$2,736
Jacksonville, Texas$2,635$2,880
Brownwood, Texas$2,599$2,887
Lake Jackson, Texas$2,595$2,905
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Physical Therapist jobs in Houston?

Medworks Staffing pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,656 per week, followed by Preferred Healthcare Staffing ($2,600) and Voca Healthcare ($2,558). Trustaff Allied has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,777. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,044 per week — Medworks Staffing pays 30% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Medworks Staffing$2,656$2,656
Preferred Healthcare Staffing$2,600$2,600
Voca Healthcare$2,558$2,558
American Consultants$2,454$2,609
Trustaff Allied$2,408$2,777
Medlivo Therapy$2,380$2,380
Pioneer Healthcare Services$2,315$2,315
Vibra Travels$2,286$2,310
SkyBridge Healthcare Therapy$2,225$2,225
Critical Connection, inc$2,208$2,208

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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