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Physical therapist salary in Houston, TX

How much does a Physical Therapist make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$59.41
9%
above national average
Average $59.41
Low $39.17
High $90.10

The average salary for a physical therapist is $59.41 per hour in Houston, TX. 433 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 28, 2026).

Physical Therapist job openings in Houston, TX

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Physical Therapist ($60-$90 pe...
Wishing Well Adult Rehab
Houston, TX
$60 - $90 an hour
3 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Physical Therapist in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Doctor's Choice Home Care & Ho...
 
$208,000per year
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KARE
 
$182,000per year
Nurturing Home Health Care
 
$176,800per year
Management & Training Corporat...
 
$161,200per year
DataAnnotation
 
$161,200per year
Disability Services of the Sou...
 
$161,054per year

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Highest paying cities for Physical Therapists near Houston, TX

  1. Lubbock, TX
    $73.01 per hour
  2. El Paso, TX
    $65.52 per hour
  3. Tyler, TX
    $64.91 per hour
  4. Arlington, TX
    $59.96 per hour
  5. Houston, TX
    $59.41 per hour

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The average salary for a Physical Therapist is $59.41 per hour in Houston, TX. This figure is based on 433 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 28, 2026.

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Physical Therapist salaries in Houston, TX typically range between a low of $39.17 and a high of $90.10 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Physical Therapist in Houston, TX include Lubbock, TX at $73.01 per hour, El Paso, TX at $65.52 per hour, and Tyler, TX at $64.91 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Physical Therapist in Houston, TX include Doctor's Choice Home Care & Hospice ($208,000 per year) and KARE ($182,000 per year).

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