PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Georgetown, TX
$80k–$109k/ year
New this week
Physical Therapist jobs in Leander, TX
The median physical therapist pay in the Leander area is $48.41 per hour ($100,690 a year), with the typical range running from $37.66 to $60.24. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Leander and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 25 hospitals in the Leander metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Leander.
- $48.41median pay per hour, Austin
- $38–$60typical range per hour
- 2,310physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Physical Therapist roles near Leander
Roles in other cities of the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos area.
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Cedar Park, TX
$80k–$109k/ year
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Physical Therapist - PT - Pelvic Health
Select Medical · Georgetown, TX
$80k–$109k/ year
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Get my free pay reportPhysical Therapist pay in Leander, TX
The metro median is 3% below the Texas statewide median of $49.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 2,310 physical therapists employed in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.14).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.75 | $74,360 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.66 | $78,330 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.41 | $100,690 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $60.24 | $125,300 | 24% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $62.84 | $130,710 | 29% above U.S. median |
How Leander ranks
- 149th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 211th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 18th 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 Leander
- Overall prices in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 20% above the U.S. average (index 120.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.41 median hour buys what $49.36 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Leander paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,743
- Per year: $87,138
- Per month: $7,261
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Leander
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $176 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,792 |
| 13-week assignment | $23,296 |
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 the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos area
CMS lists 25 hospitals in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos area, 7 of the 13 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Seton Northwest Austin, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension Seton Williamson Round Rock, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock Round Rock, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Pflugerville Pflugerville, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos San Marcos, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx Austin, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
| St David's Medical Center Austin, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension Seton Hays Kyle, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension Seton Cedar Park Cedar Park, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Austin, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Park, TX | 5 mi | $48.41/hr | 78,380 |
| Georgetown, TX | 12 mi | $48.41/hr | 101,344 |
| Killeen, TX | 36 mi | $48.08/hr | 160,616 |
| Temple, TX | 46 mi | $48.08/hr | 96,267 |
| New Braunfels, TX | 62 mi | $49.47/hr | 116,477 |
| Waco, TX | 79 mi | $51.68/hr | 146,608 |
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 Leander
Leander city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Leander, TX?
Physical Therapists in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area have a median pay of $48.41 per hour, about $100,690 a year. The middle half earn between $37.66 and $60.24 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Leander a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos ranks 211th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 149th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Leander?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Leander.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Leander 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 Leander?
The federal per diem benchmark in Leander is $176 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,792 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Leander?
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Your PT pay reportLeander, 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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