Physical Therapists Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $103,420 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.72
10th percentile $79,990
90th percentile $132,700
Employed locally 300
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,990
    25th
    $96,480
    50th (median)
    $103,420
    75th
    $120,540
    90th
    $132,700

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 157% Median Physical Therapists salary is 57% 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 Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,850
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,690
    Physicians, All Other $221,510
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $70,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Corpus Christi, TX is $49.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.63 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 2.4% above 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $79,990 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,480.