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Physical therapist assistant salary in Florida

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$72,530median pay per year in Florida, or $34.87 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $58,650lowest 10% earn less
  2. $63,12025th percentile
  3. $72,530median
  4. $75,42075th percentile
  5. $81,080top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $68,380[3]

The median pay for physical therapist assistants in Florida was $72,530 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $4,150 higher than the US median[6].

Jobs in FL
9,870[4]
Rank by median pay
13 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
+6.1%[6]

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Florida?

Half of physical therapist assistants in Florida earned more than $72,530 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $34.87 an hour[1]. The average was a little lower, at $71,110 a year[7]. Florida had the 13th highest median among the 50 states and DC with a published median[5].

Across the US as a whole, the median for this job was $68,380[3]. Florida's median was 6.1% above that[6]. For all jobs in Florida, the median was $47,880[8]. Physical therapist assistants earned $24,650 more than that[9].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $58,650 a year, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $81,080[2]. Among metro areas, Naples-Marco Island had the highest median at $76,690[10]. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach had the largest count of these jobs among Florida metros, with a median of $72,530[11]. OEWS counts wage and salary workers. It leaves out the self-employed and does not include bonuses or the cost of benefits[12].

Florida vs US pay

Pay for physical therapist assistants in Florida next to the national figures[1][3].

FLUS
Median per year$72,530[1]$68,380[3]
Median per hour$34.87[1]$32.88[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$58,650[2]$47,750[13]
Top 10% earn more than$81,080[2]$89,510[13]
Jobs9,870[4]112,430[3]

Pay by metro area in Florida

Metro areas in Florida with the most jobs for physical therapist assistants, and the median pay in each[11].

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL[11]$72,5303,420
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$70,1701,340
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$71,110930
Jacksonville, FL$67,460750
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL$69,380450
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL$72,600320
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$71,100280
Port St. Lucie, FL$66,080280

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for physical therapist assistants in the states that border Florida, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Georgia[14]$72,8002,620
Alabama$61,4302,700

Median pay for physical therapist assistants in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for physical therapist assistants are projected to grow 23% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: associate's degree[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Florida?
The median was $72,530 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $71,110 a year[7].
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Florida?
The median was $34.87 an hour[1]. The 10th percentile was $28.20 an hour and the 90th percentile was $38.98[17].
Which city in Florida pays physical therapist assistants the most?
Naples-Marco Island had the highest median among Florida metro areas with a published figure, at $76,690 a year[10].
Is Florida a good state for physical therapist assistants?
Florida had the 13th highest median wage for this job among the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $4,150 above the US median[6].
What do you need to become a physical therapist assistant in Florida?
This is a US figure, not a Florida one. Across the US, the typical education for entry is an Associate's degree, with no work experience or on-the-job training needed[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Florida was $72,530 per year and $34.87 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Physical Therapist Assistants in Florida: 10th percentile $58,650, 25th percentile $63,120, 75th percentile $75,420, 90th percentile $81,080. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in the US as a whole was $68,380 per year and $32.88 per hour, with about 112,430 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 9,870 people worked as Physical Therapist Assistants in Florida (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Florida had the 13th highest median annual wage for Physical Therapist Assistants out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Florida ($72,530) was $4,150 (6.1%) higher than the US median ($68,380). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Florida was $71,110 per year and $34.19 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Florida was $47,880. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Florida was $24,650 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($47,880). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 22 metro areas in or partly in Florida with a published median for Physical Therapist Assistants, Naples-Marco Island, FL had the highest median annual wage, $76,690. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Physical Therapist Assistants in the US: 10th percentile $47,750, 25th percentile $59,820, 75th percentile $78,680, 90th percentile $89,510. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in states that border Florida (highest first): Georgia $72,800; Alabama $61,430. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Physical Therapist Assistants is projected to grow 23% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 18,500 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Physical Therapist Assistants: education needed for entry: Associate's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Physical Therapist Assistants in Florida: 10th percentile $28.20, 25th percentile $30.35, 75th percentile $36.26, 90th percentile $38.98. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Florida. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.