How Much Does a Physical Therapist Make in Texas in 2026?

A typical Physical Therapist in Texas earns about $50.87 per hour ($105,810 per year), per the latest government wage data (May 2025). Broken down further, that works out to roughly $8,818 a month or $2,035 a week, both figures calculated from the annual median. Pay varies by city and experience, but this figure represents the typical wage across the state.

Texas pay sits 3% above the national figures of $49.40 per hour and $102,760 per year for Physical Therapists, and the state ranks 8th among all 51 states and D.C. for typical pay in this field. With 21,870 Physical Therapists working across the state, Texas has one of the larger workforces in the country for this occupation. That places Texas comfortably in the upper tier of state pay rankings for the profession.

Entry-level positions in Texas typically offer around $36.83 per hour ($76,600 per year), according to the same wage data. Pay tends to move toward the typical figure of $105,810 within the first several years on the job, as new Physical Therapists gain clinical experience and take on more complex caseloads. Many start in outpatient or hospital settings before moving into specialized practice areas.

Experienced Physical Therapists in Texas often earn upwards of $61.20 per hour ($127,290 per year), with the top 10% of earners making over $66.85 per hour ($139,050 per year). That leaves a spread of $62,450 between entry-level and top-tier pay. Setting, years of experience, and city all play a role in where an individual lands within that range.

Texas Physical Therapists have seen typical pay rise from $91,100 in 2015 to $105,810 in 2025, a gain of $14,710 over the decade. That works out to a 16% increase over ten years, according to state wage trend data. Pay dipped slightly in the middle years before climbing steadily from 2021 onward.

Nationally, typical pay for Physical Therapists rose 22% over the same decade, a faster pace than Texas posted. Pay for the profession in Texas has moved up steadily, though the rise has trailed the national pace. That doesn't guarantee future increases, but it shows a field where pay has consistently trended higher over the past ten years.

Pay runs highest in Midland, where Physical Therapists typically earn $118,450 per year ($56.95 per hour), about 12% above the statewide figure. Longview and Port Arthur also pay well above the state typical, at $113,980 and $113,700 per year respectively. These figures reflect the full metro area around each city, not just the city center.

At the other end, Wichita Falls pays the least, with typical pay around $93,250 per year ($44.83 per hour), putting the spread between the highest and lowest cities at $25,200. Fort Worth carries the largest Physical Therapist workforce in the state, with 6,100 employed at a typical $107,780 per year ($51.82 per hour). Cities with higher pay often carry higher living costs, so the gap doesn't always translate into more spending power.

Texas pay for Physical Therapists compares closely with New Mexico, where typical pay runs about 1% higher at $106,880 per year. Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana all pay less, trailing Texas by 6% to 7%, with typical pay between $98,530 and $99,010 per year. Physical therapy licensure earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, easing a move across state lines.

Physical Therapists in Texas typically earn $105,810 per year, a figure that has risen 16% over the past decade and now sits slightly above the national typical. Pay varies by city and experience level, from entry-level positions near $76,600 to top earners well above $139,050. Readers considering a move should check the Texas licensing board for requirements and the city-level pages here for local figures before making a decision.