Physical Therapist Assistant salary in Florida
What physical therapist assistants earn in Florida and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$72,530$34.87 per hour
vs U.S.+6%U.S. median $68,380
Middle half earn$63,120 – $75,420Top 10%: $81,080+
Jobs9,8701.37× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Assistant 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 | $72,530 | $34.87 | 3,420 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $70,170 | $33.73 | 1,340 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $71,110 | $34.19 | 930 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $67,460 | $32.43 | 750 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $69,380 | $33.36 | 450 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $72,600 | $34.90 | 320 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $71,100 | $34.18 | 280 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $66,080 | $31.77 | 280 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $66,540 | $31.99 | 260 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $66,090 | $31.78 | 220 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $65,220 | $31.36 | 220 |
| Gainesville, FL | $68,230 | $32.80 | 170 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $68,030 | $32.71 | 150 |
| Ocala, FL | $64,580 | $31.05 | 130 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $76,690 | $36.87 | 120 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $71,540 | $34.39 | 110 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $65,110 | $31.31 | 110 |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $70,960 | $34.11 | 110 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $66,820 | $32.12 | 90 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $67,720 | $32.56 | 80 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $64,380 | $30.95 | 70 |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $70,480 | $33.89 | 60 |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $74,630 | $35.88 | 50 |
| Sebring, FL | $73,410 | $35.29 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Florida
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in similar states
Virginia · $73,760 Oregon · $73,180 Georgia · $72,800 Vermont · $71,600 New Hampshire · $71,440 South Carolina · $70,500
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 assistant make in Florida?
Physical Therapist Assistants in Florida earned a median of $72,530 a year ($34.87 an hour) in May 2025, 6% more than the national median of $68,380. The middle half earned $63,120 to $75,420.
Where in Florida do physical therapist assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Florida, pay was highest in Naples-Marco Island, FL at $76,690.
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.