Physical Therapists Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $107,500 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $51.68
10th percentile $78,270
90th percentile $132,460
Employed locally 200
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,270
    25th
    $91,390
    50th (median)
    $107,500
    75th
    $120,400
    90th
    $132,460

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 168% Median Physical Therapists salary is 68% 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
    Sherman-Denison, TX $106,960
    Odessa, TX $106,900

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $87,330
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,630
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $51,740
    Physicians, All Other $312,520
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $67,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Waco, TX is $51.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.01 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Waco, TX is 6.4% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $78,270 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,390.