Physical Therapists Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $99,170 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.68
10th percentile $69,020
90th percentile $129,400
Employed locally 500
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,020
    25th
    $79,830
    50th (median)
    $99,170
    75th
    $105,300
    90th
    $129,400

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 169% Median Physical Therapists salary is 69% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,390
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $49,790
    Pharmacists $131,390
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $66,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in El Paso, TX is $47.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.85 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in El Paso, TX is 1.8% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $69,020 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,830.