Physical Therapists Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $98,790 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.50
10th percentile $72,350
90th percentile $132,260
Employed locally 260
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,350
    25th
    $79,370
    50th (median)
    $98,790
    75th
    $114,400
    90th
    $132,260

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 192% Median Physical Therapists salary is 92% 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 Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $44,860
    Medical Records Specialists $45,550
    Nurse Practitioners $118,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Brownsville, TX is $47.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.30 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Brownsville, TX is 2.2% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $72,350 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,370.