TX · El Paso · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in El Paso, TX

Physical Therapists in the El Paso area earn a median of $47.68 per hour, about $99,170 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.38 and $50.63. That ranks 198th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 88th of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 11 hospitals in El Paso. The free report below lists employers near El Paso and what they pay.

More open Physical Therapist roles in El Paso

5 more open roles from employers in El Paso. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted today

Physical Therapist

Tenet Healthcare · El Paso, TX

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  • Rehab (Physical Therapy)
  • Req 93520083264
New this week
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Physical Therapist / PT

BrightSpring Health Services · El Paso, TX

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  • TEMPORARY
  • Req 197675
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Per diemPosted 13 days ago

Physical Therapist

Genesis Healthcare · El Paso, TX

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  • Casual/Per Diem Powerback USD $58.00/Hr.
  • Req 55596
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago

Physical Therapist (PT)

Genesis Healthcare · El Paso, TX

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  • Part-Time Powerback USD $47.06/Hr.
  • Req 55390
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Physical Therapist pay in El Paso, TX

The metro median is 4% below the Texas statewide median of $49.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 500 physical therapists employed in the El Paso metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.93).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$33.18$69,01032% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.38$79,83021% below U.S. median
Median$47.68$99,1702% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.63$105,3104% above U.S. median
Top 10%$62.21$129,40028% above U.S. median

How El Paso ranks

  • 198th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 88th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 20th 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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What your pay buys in El Paso

  • Overall prices in El Paso run 10% below the U.S. average (index 89.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 71.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $47.68 median hour buys what $53.03 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 El Paso paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,716
  • Per year: $85,824
  • Per month: $7,152
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the El Paso metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in El Paso

ItemFederal 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

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in El Paso as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Physical Therapist

Select Medical · Frisco, TX

$80k–$109k/ year
  • OTHER
  • Req 387543
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Hospitals in El Paso

CMS lists 11 hospitals in El Paso, 0 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
University Medical Center Of El Paso
El Paso, TX
Acute careOther3 of 5Yes
Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus Of Lpds Healthc
El Paso, TX
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Sierra Medical Center
El Paso, TX
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus
El Paso, TX
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
The Hospitals Of Providence - Memorial Campus
El Paso, TX
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain Campus
El Paso, TX
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
El Paso Children's Hospital
El Paso, TX
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
William Beaumont Amg (Ft Bliss)
El Paso, TX
Acute Care - Department of DefenseGovernment and federalNot ratedYes
El Paso Behavioral Health System
El Paso, TX
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
El Paso Psychiatric Center
El Paso, TX
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Las Cruces, NM39 mi$43.38/hr116,998
Odessa, TX240 mi$51.40/hr119,748
Midland, TX253 mi$55.84/hr143,687
Tucson, AZ261 mi$47.02/hr554,013
Marana, AZ278 mi$49.08/hr62,380
Lubbock, TX289 mi$46.40/hr272,086

Physical Therapist jobs in Texas · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide

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.

Texas state guide

Other healthcare roles in El Paso

El Paso city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in El Paso, TX?

Physical Therapists in the El Paso metro area have a median pay of $47.68 per hour, about $99,170 a year. The middle half earn between $38.38 and $50.63 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is El Paso a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?

El Paso ranks 88th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 198th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Where do physical therapists work in El Paso?

CMS lists 11 hospitals in El Paso, led by University Medical Center Of El Paso. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in El Paso 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 El Paso?

The federal per diem benchmark in El Paso 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.

Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in El Paso?

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Your PT pay reportEl Paso, TX · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

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

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

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

  1. Physical Therapist - EDRP AuthorizedPermanent
    $75k–$116k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Abilene, TX · posted today
  2. Physical TherapistPermanent
    $80k–$109k/ year
    Select Medical · Frisco, TX · posted today

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