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Baylor Scott & White Health · College Station, TX
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Physical Therapist jobs in College Station, TX
Pay for physical therapists in the College Station area centers on $49.25 per hour, or about $102,440 a year. The lower quarter earns under $42.25 and the upper quarter over $55.62. That ranks 101st of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 65th of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in College Station. Tell us your role and we email current openings near College Station.
- $49.25median pay per hour, College Station
- $42–$56typical range per hour
- 160physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 91cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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2 more open roles from employers in College Station. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health - Full Time
Enhabit Home Health · College Station, TX
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Physical Therapist pay in College Station, TX
The metro median is 1% below the Texas statewide median of $49.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 160 physical therapists employed in the College Station-Bryan metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.75).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.83 | $78,690 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $42.25 | $87,880 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Median | $49.25 | $102,440 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $55.62 | $115,690 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $60.67 | $126,190 | 25% above U.S. median |
How College Station ranks
- 101st of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 65th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 14th of 24 Texas metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physical Therapists (SOC 29-1123), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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- Overall prices in College Station-Bryan run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 75.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $49.25 median hour buys what $54.15 buys at the national price level, 11% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your College Station paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,773
- Per year: $88,650
- Per month: $7,388
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the College Station-Bryan metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in College Station
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel physical therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Physical Therapist roles in Texas
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Physical Therapist - EDRP Authorized
Veterans Health Administration · Abilene, TX
$75k–$116k/ year
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Select Medical · Frisco, TX
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Hospitals in College Station
CMS lists 1 hospital in College Station, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati College Station, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan, TX | 8 mi | $49.25/hr | 91,541 |
| Conroe, TX | 51 mi | $53.40/hr | 114,581 |
| Fulshear, TX | 66 mi | $53.40/hr | 54,629 |
| Temple, TX | 74 mi | $48.08/hr | 96,267 |
| Houston, TX | 77 mi | $53.40/hr | 2,390,125 |
| Pflugerville, TX | 78 mi | $48.41/hr | 66,819 |
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License and tax basics in Texas
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in College Station, TX?
Physical Therapists in the College Station-Bryan metro area have a median pay of $49.25 per hour, about $102,440 a year. The middle half earn between $42.25 and $55.62 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is College Station a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
College Station-Bryan ranks 65th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 101st of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Where do physical therapists work in College Station?
CMS lists 1 hospital in College Station, led by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in College Station as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in College Station?
The federal per diem benchmark in College Station is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationDallas, TX · 5 postings$53.80/ hr$36–$85
- CommonSpirit HealthLUFKIN, TX · 4 postings$53.50/ hr$40–$60
- AccentCareSan Antonio, TX · 10 postings$51.74/ hr$46–$57
- Origin Physical Therapy (FL), PLLCRound Rock, TX · 2 wage offers$50.08/ hr$50–$50
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2What they are offering now
Low$38Median$49.98High$57
32 PT postings with published pay in Texas, 29 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 32 PT roles
- Physical Therapist - EDRP AuthorizedPermanent$75k–$116k/ year
- Physical TherapistPermanent$80k–$109k/ year
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