Physical Therapists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $111,070 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $53.40
10th percentile $80,110
90th percentile $138,200
Employed locally 3,840
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,110
    25th
    $96,310
    50th (median)
    $111,070
    75th
    $125,650
    90th
    $138,200

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 138% Median Physical Therapists salary is 38% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $108,190
    Waco, TX $107,500
    Sherman-Denison, TX $106,960
    Odessa, TX $106,900

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,590
    Physicians, All Other $292,490
    Pharmacists $139,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Houston, TX is $53.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.54 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Houston, TX is 9.9% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $80,110 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,310.