Travel Therapy Jobs in Texas
ProTherapy Staffing has 32 active travel therapy assignments in Texas — including 13 PT, 1 SLP, 14 PTA positions. All positions include tax-free housing stipends, CEU reimbursement, and 24/7 recruiter support.
Travel Therapy in Texas
Texas is consistently one of the strongest travel therapy markets in the country, with sustained demand across major metros and rural facilities alike. Our active Texas inventory runs 50+ assignments at any given time, weighted toward skilled nursing and acute rehab.
Current pay snapshot
Across active Texas inventory, median weekly rates run $2,280 for PT, $2,100 for OT, and $2,000 for SLP. PTAs and COTAs typically see $1,650 median. The Houston, Austin, and Dallas-Fort Worth metros lead pay, while smaller markets in West Texas often run premiums for harder-to-fill specialty roles.
License compact status
Texas is an active PT Compact member, actively issuing and accepting compact privileges. Texas requires a state-specific jurisprudence exam for compact privileges — a small but real step. Texas is not currently issuing OT Compact or ASLP-IC privileges, so OTs and SLPs need full state licensure through the Texas Board of Examiners.
Top markets right now
Major travel therapy markets are Houston, San Antonio, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin, with consistent rural pipeline activity in West Texas and the Rio Grande Valley. Setting mix favors skilled nursing and outpatient, with selective hospital and home health opportunities in the largest metros.
Tax and stipend considerations
Texas has no state income tax, meaning travelers keep more of their taxable wages compared to high-tax states like California or New York. Combined with strong regional pay, the take-home for Texas assignments is consistently among the best for travel therapy — a major reason therapists return repeatedly.
What makes Texas distinctive
Texas combines volume, variety, and tax-friendly economics in a way few states match. PT Compact membership accelerates licensing for traveling PTs and PTAs significantly. The geographic spread means therapists can choose urban density (Houston, Dallas), state capitals (Austin), or wide-open rural settings without leaving the state. Among the most placement-friendly markets for travelers we work with.
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