TX · Sherman · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Sherman, TX

Pay for physical therapists in the Sherman area centers on $51.42 per hour, or about $106,960 a year. The lower quarter earns under $46.30 and the upper quarter over $56.72. That ranks 41st of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 46th of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Sherman. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Sherman.

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Physical Therapist pay in Sherman, TX

The metro median is 3% above the Texas statewide median of $49.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 120 physical therapists employed in the Sherman-Denison metro area, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.42).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$41.61$86,55014% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$46.30$96,3005% below U.S. median
Median$51.42$106,9606% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$56.72$117,98017% above U.S. median
Top 10%$65.36$135,95035% above U.S. median

How Sherman ranks

  • 41st of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 46th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th 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 Sherman

  • Overall prices in Sherman-Denison run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $51.42 median hour buys what $54.84 buys at the national price level, 13% 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 Sherman paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,851
  • Per year: $92,556
  • Per month: $7,713
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Sherman

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

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PermanentPosted today

Physical Therapist

Select Medical · Frisco, TX

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

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Sherman, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baylor Scott And White Surgical Hospital At Sherma
Sherman, TX
Acute careOther3 of 5Yes
Wilson N Jones Regional Medical Center
Sherman, TX
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Carrus Behavioral Hospital
Sherman, TX
PsychiatricFor-profitNot 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
Celina, TX23 mi$52.02/hr51,661
McKinney, TX30 mi$52.02/hr227,526
Little Elm, TX35 mi$52.02/hr61,219
Frisco, TX35 mi$52.02/hr235,208
Allen, TX36 mi$52.02/hr113,746
Plano, TX41 mi$52.02/hr293,286

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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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Other healthcare roles in Sherman

Sherman city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Sherman, TX?

Physical Therapists in the Sherman-Denison metro area have a median pay of $51.42 per hour, about $106,960 a year. The middle half earn between $46.30 and $56.72 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Sherman-Denison ranks 46th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 41st of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Where do physical therapists work in Sherman?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Sherman, led by Baylor Scott And White Surgical Hospital At Sherma. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Sherman 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 Sherman?

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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

  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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