Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Fort Walton Beach, FL

Average Physical Therapist Salary

$49.83/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Fort Walton Beach, FL is $49.83 per hour. This is equal to the US average

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Physical Therapist salaries in Fort Walton Beach, FL compared to State and National Averages

$49.83/hour

Fort Walton Beach, FL

This is equal to the US average

$50.03/hour

United States

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Pensacola, Florida

$46/hour

Atlanta, Georgia

$47/hour

Decatur, Georgia

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What cities in Florida pay the most for Physical Therapists?

Fort Myers, Florida pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Jacksonville, Florida ($49) and Pensacola, Florida ($46). Fort Myers, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Florida average for Physical Therapists is $50 per hour — Fort Myers, Florida pays 11% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Fort Myers, Florida$55$60
Jacksonville, Florida$49$58
Pensacola, Florida$46$54
The Villages, Florida$44$48
West Palm Beach, Florida$43$51
Tampa, Florida$40$49

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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