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

Physical Therapist Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$101,040/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.58/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
16,290
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$97,704 #44 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in Florida, explained

Physical therapists in Florida earn a median of $101,040 per year ($48.58 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $73,630, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $122,880. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $101,040 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $101,040 is worth about $97,704 in national buying power — ranking Florida #44 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

See the full Physical Therapist Real Pay Index arrow_forward

Physical Therapist pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$73,630
$35.40/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$101,040
$48.58/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$122,880
$59.08/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $101,040 $97,704
Georgia $102,700 $106,654 −$1,660
Alabama $97,290 $109,532 +$3,750

Physical Therapist in Florida: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in Florida?

Physical therapists in Florida earn a median of $101,040 per year ($48.58 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does Florida pay physical therapists well?

At $101,040, Florida pays 2% below the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 16,290 work in the state.

Physical Therapist salary in other states

All 51 states ranked arrow_forward

Related careers in Florida