verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$72,530/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$34.87/hr
▲ 6% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
9,870
public U.S. Median
$68,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$70,136 #22 of 51

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Florida, explained

Physical therapist assistants in Florida earn a median of $72,530 per year ($34.87 per hour), which is 6% above the national median of $68,380. Entry-level workers earn around $58,650, while the most experienced physical therapist assistants reach about $81,080. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $72,530 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $72,530 is worth about $70,136 in national buying power — ranking Florida #22 for real pay (vs #13 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist Assistant pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$58,650
$28.20/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$72,530
$34.87/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$81,080
$38.98/hr

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $72,530 $70,136
Georgia $72,800 $75,603 −$270
Alabama $61,430 $69,160 +$11,100

Physical Therapist Assistant in Florida: FAQ

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Florida?

Physical therapist assistants in Florida earn a median of $72,530 per year ($34.87 per hour), compared with $68,380 nationally.

Does Florida pay physical therapist assistants well?

At $72,530, Florida pays 6% above the national median for physical therapist assistants. An estimated 9,870 work in the state.

Physical Therapist Assistant salary in other states

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