Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Florida
Average Physical Therapist Salary
$53.04/hour
The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Florida is $53.04 per hour. This is 3% lower than the US average of $54.52.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Physical Therapist salaries in Florida compared to National Averages
$53.04/hour
Florida
3% lower than the US average.
$54.52/hour
United States
What cities in Florida pay the most for Physical Therapists?
Spring Hill, Florida pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Odessa, Florida ($56) and Riverview, Florida ($56). Spring Hill, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Florida average for Physical Therapists is $53 per hour — Spring Hill, Florida pays 7% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill, Florida | $57 | $58 |
| Odessa, Florida | $56 | $58 |
| Riverview, Florida | $56 | $58 |
| Brandon, Florida | $56 | $58 |
How does the pay for Physical Therapists in Florida compare to nearby states?
Louisiana pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by South Carolina ($57) and Virginia ($54). Louisiana also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $67. For comparison, the Florida average for Physical Therapists is $53 per hour — Louisiana pays 13% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $60 | $67 |
| South Carolina | $57 | $58 |
| Virginia | $54 | $55 |
| Georgia | $52 | $53 |
| North Carolina | $51 | $53 |
| West Virginia | $48 | $50 |
| Tennessee | $48 | $48 |
| Kentucky | $45 | $46 |
| Alabama | $45 | $45 |
| Mississippi | $43 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Physical Therapist jobs in Florida?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Step Up Rehab ($50) and Med Hires ($49). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Florida average for Physical Therapists is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $51 | $58 |
| Step Up Rehab | $50 | $50 |
| Med Hires | $49 | $49 |
| Solaris IC | $49 | $49 |
| Lee Health | $47 | $47 |
| PT Solutions Physical Therapy | $47 | $48 |
| Select Medical | $45 | $46 |
| CloudinfraIT Inc | $45 | $47 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $42 | $42 |
| Tampa General Hospital | $39 | $39 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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