Physical Therapists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $100,690 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $48.41
10th percentile $74,350
90th percentile $130,700
Employed locally 2,310
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,350
    25th
    $78,330
    50th (median)
    $100,690
    75th
    $125,290
    90th
    $130,700

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 103% Median Physical Therapists salary is 3% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $116,150
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $112,210
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $111,070
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $108,190
    Waco, TX $107,500
    Sherman-Denison, TX $106,960

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$94,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,100
    Pharmacy Technicians$45,300
    Nurse Practitioners$132,530
    Speech-Language Pathologists$102,410
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Austin, TX is $48.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.06 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Austin, TX is 0.3% below the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapists in Austin?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $74,350 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,330.