Physical Therapists Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $101,340 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $48.72
10th percentile $72,210
90th percentile $130,800
Employed locally 510
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,210
    25th
    $82,990
    50th (median)
    $101,340
    75th
    $120,420
    90th
    $130,800

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 194% Median Physical Therapists salary is 94% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,240
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $42,890
    Nurse Practitioners $114,080
    Physicians, All Other $295,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in McAllen, TX is $48.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.62 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in McAllen, TX is 0.3% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $72,210 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,990.