Physical Therapist salary in Florida
What physical therapists earn in Florida and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$101,040$48.58 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$83,650 – $107,520Top 10%: $122,880+
Jobs16,2900.95× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist 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 | $100,870 | $48.50 | 4,950 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $102,430 | $49.25 | 2,350 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $101,530 | $48.81 | 1,560 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $100,150 | $48.15 | 1,330 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $104,020 | $50.01 | 680 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $101,870 | $48.98 | 630 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $98,990 | $47.59 | 450 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $99,500 | $47.84 | 440 |
| Gainesville, FL | $98,700 | $47.45 | 430 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $98,340 | $47.28 | 400 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $105,240 | $50.60 | 380 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $98,740 | $47.47 | 360 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $105,440 | $50.69 | 300 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $96,180 | $46.24 | 250 |
| Ocala, FL | $94,130 | $45.25 | 240 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $100,040 | $48.09 | 180 |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $102,060 | $49.07 | 180 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $103,510 | $49.77 | 170 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $92,690 | $44.56 | 160 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $101,030 | $48.57 | 160 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $100,890 | $48.50 | 160 |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $99,610 | $47.89 | 80 |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $99,610 | $47.89 | 70 |
| Sebring, FL | $98,370 | $47.30 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Florida
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Virginia · $101,450 Pennsylvania · $101,380 South Carolina · $101,330 Michigan · $100,900 Kentucky · $100,710 New York · $100,660
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 make in Florida?
Physical Therapists in Florida earned a median of $101,040 a year ($48.58 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $83,650 to $107,520.
Where in Florida do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Florida, pay was highest in Naples-Marco Island, FL at $105,440.
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.