Physical Therapist Aide salary in Florida
What physical therapist aides earn in Florida and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$35,140$16.90 per hour
vs U.S.−0%U.S. median $35,240
Middle half earn$32,130 – $37,500Top 10%: $44,180+
Jobs1,2100.39× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Aide pay in Florida cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $34,270 | $16.47 | 320 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $32,130 | $15.45 | 250 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $35,780 | $17.20 | 150 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $36,110 | $17.36 | 90 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $37,630 | $18.09 | 50 |
| Gainesville, FL | $36,830 | $17.71 | 50 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $36,190 | $17.40 | 40 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $34,320 | $16.50 | 30 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $32,050 | $15.41 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Florida
Physical Therapist Aide pay in similar states
Kentucky · $35,490 New York · $35,380 Arizona · $35,260 Indiana · $35,100 West Virginia · $34,840 Maryland · $34,780
Other healthcare salaries in Florida
Registered Nurses · $84,190 Nursing Assistants · $37,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,800 Medical Assistants · $43,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,770 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,590 Dental Assistants · $47,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,510 Physicians, All Other · $262,180 Nurse Practitioners · $129,510 Pharmacists · $135,970 Medical Records Specialists · $45,760
Questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make in Florida?
Physical Therapist Aides in Florida earned a median of $35,140 a year ($16.90 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $35,240. The middle half earned $32,130 to $37,500.
Where in Florida do physical therapist aides earn the most?
Among areas in Florida, pay was highest in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL at $37,630.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.