PermanentPosted today
Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Frisco, TX
$80k–$109k/ year
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Physical Therapist jobs in Garland, TX
The median physical therapist pay in the Garland area is $52.02 per hour ($108,190 a year), with the typical range running from $41.64 to $60.79. 11 open roles with published pay are listed for Garland and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Garland. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Garland.
- $52.02median pay per hour, Dallas
- $42–$61typical range per hour
- 4,570physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 11open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Physical Therapist roles near Garland
Roles in other cities of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area.
Per diemPosted 7 days ago
Physical Therapist, Home Health PRN
AccentCare · Mckinney, TX
$97k–$118k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Physical Therapist, Home Health
AccentCare · Desoto, TX
$97k–$118k/ year
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Physical Therapist, Home Health $10,000 Bonus
AccentCare · Weatherford, TX
$97k–$118k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Physical Therapist - Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program
Veterans Health Administration · Dallas, TX
$116k–$178k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 19 days ago
Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Plano, TX
$80k–$109k/ year
PermanentPosted 19 days ago
Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Fort Worth, TX
$80k–$109k/ year
PermanentPosted 19 days ago
Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Denton, TX
$80k–$109k/ year
PermanentPosted 19 days ago
Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Bedford, TX
$80k–$109k/ year
PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Physical Therapist
Veterans Health Administration · Dallas, TX
$97k–$127k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Midlothian, TX
$80k–$109k/ year
More open Physical Therapist roles in Garland
2 more open roles from employers in Garland. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Physical Therapist - Ortho
Select Medical · Garland, TX
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PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Garland, TX
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring physical therapists near Garland
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | 6 | $45.40 |
| AccentCare | 3 | $51.80 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 2 | $62.17 |
Physical Therapist pay in Garland, TX
The metro median is 4% above the Texas statewide median of $49.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 4,570 physical therapists employed in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.71).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.12 | $77,210 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $41.64 | $86,610 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $52.02 | $108,190 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $60.79 | $126,440 | 25% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $65.40 | $136,030 | 35% above U.S. median |
How Garland ranks
- 36th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 176th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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.
What your pay buys in Garland
- Overall prices in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $52.02 median hour buys what $50.46 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Garland paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,873
- Per year: $93,636
- Per month: $7,803
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Garland
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $175 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,785 |
| 13-week assignment | $23,205 |
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. 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).
Hospitals in Garland
CMS lists 1 hospital in Garland. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perimeter Behavioral Hospital Of Dallas Garland, TX | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlett, TX | 5 mi | $52.02/hr | 68,123 |
| Richardson, TX | 6 mi | $52.02/hr | 118,221 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Garland
Garland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Garland, TX?
Physical Therapists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area have a median pay of $52.02 per hour, about $108,190 a year. The middle half earn between $41.64 and $60.79 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Garland a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 176th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 36th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Garland?
We list 11 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Garland.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Garland 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 Garland?
The federal per diem benchmark in Garland is $175 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,785 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Garland?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Garland and across Texas. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Garland.
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Your PT pay reportGarland, 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
- Physical Therapist - EDRP AuthorizedPermanent$75k–$116k/ year
- Physical TherapistPermanent$80k–$109k/ year
+ 30 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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