TX · Pearland · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Pearland, TX

Physical Therapists in the Pearland area earn a median of $53.40 per hour, about $111,070 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $46.30 and $60.41. That ranks 28th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 67th of 338 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Pearland. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Pearland.

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Physical Therapist pay in Pearland, TX

The metro median is 7% above the Texas statewide median of $49.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 3,840 physical therapists employed in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.73).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.52$80,12021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$46.30$96,3005% below U.S. median
Median$53.40$111,07010% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$60.41$125,65024% above U.S. median
Top 10%$66.44$138,20037% above U.S. median

How Pearland ranks

  • 28th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 67th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Pearland

  • Overall prices in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $53.40 median hour buys what $54.14 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 Pearland paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,922
  • Per year: $96,120
  • Per month: $8,010
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Pearland

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$128
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,456
13-week assignment$18,928

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 Pearland

CMS lists 1 hospital in Pearland, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hca Houston Healthcare Pearland
Pearland, TX
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes

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
Pasadena, TX12 mi$53.40/hr149,617
Missouri City, TX13 mi$53.40/hr78,582
Beaumont, TX80 mi$53.95/hr112,893
Port Arthur, TX89 mi$53.95/hr55,799

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 Pearland

Pearland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Pearland, TX?

Physical Therapists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area have a median pay of $53.40 per hour, about $111,070 a year. The middle half earn between $46.30 and $60.41 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands ranks 67th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 28th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring physical therapists in Pearland?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Pearland. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Pearland.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Pearland 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 Pearland?

The federal per diem benchmark in Pearland is $128 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,456 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Pearland?

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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

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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