Average Travel Physical Therapist Salary

$2,037/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapist in Houston, TX is $2,037 per week. This is 3% lower than the Texas average of $2,108.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 142 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,037/week

Houston, TX

6% lower than the US average.

$2,108/week

Texas

3% lower than the US average.

$2,163/week

United States

How Travel Physical Therapist Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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Lufkin, Texas

$2,175/week

This is 10% higher than the Houston average of $1,968.

San Antonio, Texas

$1,921/week

This is 2% lower than the Houston average of $1,968.

Longview, Texas

$2,292/week

This is 14% higher than the Houston average of $1,968.

Average Travel Physical Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Texas pay the most for Travel Physical Therapists?

Jacksonville, Texas pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,702 per week, followed by Marble Falls, Texas ($2,695) and Brenham, Texas ($2,635). Jacksonville, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,080. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,037 per week — Jacksonville, Texas pays 33% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Jacksonville, Texas$2,702$3,080
Marble Falls, Texas$2,695$2,824
Brenham, Texas$2,635$2,643
Waco, Texas$2,614$2,966
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Physical Therapist jobs in Houston?

Preferred Healthcare Staffing pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,600 per week, followed by Medworks Staffing ($2,558) and Medlivo Therapy ($2,380). For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,037 per week — Preferred Healthcare Staffing pays 28% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Preferred Healthcare Staffing$2,600$2,600
Medworks Staffing$2,558$2,558
Medlivo Therapy$2,380$2,380
Care Team Solutions$2,280$2,348
Vibra Travels$2,248$2,261
Critical Connection, inc$2,238$2,291
SkyBridge Healthcare Therapy$2,225$2,225
Pioneer Healthcare Services$2,199$2,247
Zack Group$2,165$2,271
Prime HealthCare Staffing$2,165$2,263

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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