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Physical Therapist Salary in Florida
In May 2024, physical therapists in Florida earned a median annual wage of $98,880 ($47.54 an hour) and a mean annual wage of $94,690, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey. BLS counted 17,050 physical therapists working in Florida — about 6.9% of the 248,630 such jobs in the United States. This page breaks down how that pay compares with the national figures for the occupation, where Florida ranks among all states, and how pay is spread from entry-level to top earners inside the state. For wider context, the U.S. all-occupation median wage in the same survey was $23.80 an hour; the Florida page linked below puts this occupation alongside every other job BLS publishes for the state.
How Florida ranks for physical therapist pay
Among the 51 states and areas where BLS publishes a median for this occupation, Florida ranks #33 for physical therapist pay. The Florida median of $98,880 is 2.1% lower than the national median of $101,020, and the state mean of $94,690 compares with a national mean of $102,400 (7.5% lower). The highest-paying state, California, posts a median of $123,300, so Florida sits $24,420 behind the top of the market. For a physical therapist weighing a move, that gap has to be set against Florida's housing and living costs, which this wage survey does not measure.
The pay spread inside Florida
Not every physical therapist in Florida earns the median. The lowest-paid 10% earned $60,430 or less in May 2024, and the bottom quarter earned $80,130 or less. At the top of the distribution, the highest-paid quarter earned at least $106,460 and the top 10% earned at least $123,700. Experience, employer type, shift and overtime patterns, and metro-versus-rural location all push individual pay toward one end of that range. Statewide, the occupation is also a meaningful part of the Florida job market: by employment it ranks #127 among the occupations BLS publishes for the state — see the full Florida salary page for the state's complete tables.
Physical Therapist pay in Florida at a glance
| Measure | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $98,880 | $101,020 |
| Mean annual wage | $94,690 | $102,400 |
| Median hourly wage | $47.54 | $48.57 |
| 10th percentile | $60,430 | $74,420 |
| 25th percentile | $80,130 | $83,470 |
| 75th percentile | $106,460 | $117,190 |
| 90th percentile | $123,700 | $132,500 |
| Employment | 17,050 | 248,630 |
For the full state-by-state picture of this occupation, see the Physical Therapists salary by state page. For every occupation's pay in this state, see average salary in Florida.
Physical Therapist in Florida FAQ
How much do physical therapists make in Florida?
The median wage for physical therapists in Florida was $98,880 a year ($47.54 an hour) in May 2024, and the mean was $94,690, across 17,050 jobs.
Is Florida a good-paying state for physical therapists?
Florida ranks #33 of 51 published states and areas for physical therapist median pay. Its median of $98,880 is 2.1% lower than the national median of $101,020.
How many physical therapists work in Florida?
BLS estimated 17,050 physical therapists jobs in Florida in May 2024 — about 6.9% of the 248,630 such jobs nationwide.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Figures checked October 2026.