Physical Therapists Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $102,900 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $49.47
10th percentile $66,340
90th percentile $129,830
Employed locally 1,850
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,340
    25th
    $78,410
    50th (median)
    $102,900
    75th
    $119,080
    90th
    $129,830

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 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
    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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $87,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,770
    Physicians, All Other $296,910
    Medical Records Specialists $47,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in San Antonio, TX is $49.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.98 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in San Antonio, TX is 1.9% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $66,340 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,410.