Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Florida
The median pay for a physical therapist assistants in Florida is $66,100/year ($31.78/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $53K at the entry level to $82K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $66K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level physical therapist assistants (10th percentile) start around $53K. Mid-career wages sit at $66K. Top earners bring in $82K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary by metro in Florida
22 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $72K | +10% | 300 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $72K | +9% | 140 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $71K | +7% | 240 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $71K | +7% | 940 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $70K | +5% | 1,620 |
| Wildwood-The Villages | $69K | +5% | 50 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $68K | +3% | 2,440 |
| Homosassa Springs | $66K | +0% | 150 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $66K | -0% | 80 |
| Punta Gorda | $66K | -1% | 80 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $65K | -1% | 410 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $65K | -2% | 130 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $65K | -2% | 240 |
| Jacksonville | $64K | -2% | 680 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $64K | -3% | 240 |
| Gainesville | $64K | -3% | 190 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $64K | -4% | 270 |
| Port St. Lucie | $63K | -4% | 310 |
| Ocala | $63K | -5% | 130 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $62K | -6% | 100 |
| Tallahassee | $62K | -6% | 120 |
| Sebring | $60K | -9% | 100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make in Florida?
The median is $66,100 a year, that works out to about $32 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $52,730, and experienced physical therapist assistants can clear $82,070. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $66K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,574/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 36.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a physical therapist assistants salary go in Florida?
Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median physical therapist assistants salary is worth about $67,052 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do physical therapist assistants get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.