Therapist Salary Guide: Florida
Average Therapist Salary
$46.42/hour
The average salary for a Therapist in Florida is $46.42 per hour. This is 5% lower than the US average of $48.84.
Last updated on October 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Therapist salaries in Florida compared to National Averages
$46.42/hour
Florida
5% lower than the US average.
$48.84/hour
United States
What cities in Florida pay the most for Therapists?
Fort Myers, Florida pays Therapists the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Jacksonville, Florida ($49) and Naples, Florida ($49). Fort Myers, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Florida average for Therapists is $46 per hour — Fort Myers, Florida pays 19% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers, Florida | $55 | $60 |
| Jacksonville, Florida | $49 | $58 |
| Naples, Florida | $49 | $58 |
| Pensacola, Florida | $47 | $53 |
| The Villages, Florida | $44 | $48 |
| West Palm Beach, Florida | $42 | $51 |
| Tampa, Florida | $40 | $48 |
What type of Therapists make the most money in Florida?
Speech Language Pathologist earns the most among Therapy specialties in Florida, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Occupational Therapist ($50) and Physical Therapist ($50). Speech Language Pathologist also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Florida average for Therapists is $46 per hour — Speech Language Pathologist earns 18% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Language Pathologist | $55 | $58 |
| Occupational Therapist | $50 | $58 |
| Physical Therapist | $50 | $58 |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | $38 | $38 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | $33 | $38 |
How does the pay for Therapists in Florida compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Therapists the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Georgia ($48) and North Carolina ($46). Tennessee has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $82. For comparison, the Florida average for Therapists is $46 per hour — Virginia pays 3% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $48 | $57 |
| Georgia | $48 | $53 |
| North Carolina | $46 | $53 |
| South Carolina | $46 | $53 |
| Tennessee | $46 | $82 |
| Louisiana | $43 | $57 |
| Kentucky | $40 | $46 |
| Arkansas | $39 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Therapist jobs in Florida?
Lee Health pays Therapists the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Select Medical ($46) and Step Up Rehab ($43). Step Up Rehab has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the Florida average for Therapists is $46 per hour — Lee Health pays 2% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Health | $46 | $47 |
| Select Medical | $46 | $46 |
| Step Up Rehab | $43 | $50 |
| Med Hires | $42 | $49 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $41 | $42 |
| PT Solutions Physical Therapy | $39 | $48 |
| Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet | $35 | $45 |
| Bluebix Solutions | $34 | $40 |
| Tampa General Hospital | $32 | $39 |
| Confluent Health | $30 | $31 |
Last updated on October 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Therapist Jobs
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