Physical Therapist Salary in Houston, TX
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The median physical therapist in the Houston area earns $107,700 a year ($51.78 an hour), 5% above the U.S. median ($102,760) and 2% above the Texas median ($105,810). Half of the 4,680 physical therapists there earn between $94,430 and $127,640.
| Annual pay | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,250 | $76,600 | $77,140 |
| 25th percentile | $94,430 | $88,620 | $86,160 |
| Median | $107,700 | $105,810 | $102,760 |
| 75th percentile | $127,640 | $127,290 | $121,160 |
| 90th percentile | $142,570 | $139,050 | $135,140 |
| Average | $111,440 | $109,270 | $105,280 |
| Jobs | 4,680 | 21,870 | 267,330 |
Houston, TX ranks 9th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($141,980).
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Check my payPhysical therapist pay in other cities
- Dallas, TX: $107,780
- San Antonio, TX: $106,010
- Austin, TX: $103,630
- San Francisco, CA: $141,980
- San Jose, CA: $139,000
- Sacramento, CA: $131,430
- Riverside, CA: $120,110
- Las Vegas, NV: $116,480
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.