Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Tampa, FL

Q: What cities in Florida pay the most for Physical Therapists?

Fort Myers is currently the highest paying city in Florida for Physical Therapist jobs, paying up to $59/hr. This is 18% higher than the average pay for Physical Therapist roles in Florida. Other top paying cities include Pensacola, paying up to $54/hr, The Villages, paying up to $48/hr, and West Palm Beach, paying up to $51/hr.

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Average Physical Therapist Salary

$44.18/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Tampa, FL is $44.18 per hour. This is 12% lower than the Florida average of $49.69.

Last updated on September 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Physical Therapist salaries in Tampa, FL compared to State and National Averages

$44.18/hour

Tampa, FL

9% lower than the US average.

$49.69/hour

Florida

3% higher than the US average.

$48.24/hour

United States

How Physical Therapist Salaries in Tampa Compare to Other Cities

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Fort Myers, Florida

$54/hour

This is 26% higher than the Tampa average of $39.59.

Pensacola, Florida

$46/hour

This is 13% higher than the Tampa average of $39.59.

Atlanta, Georgia

$47/hour

This is 16% higher than the Tampa average of $39.59.

What cities in Florida pay the most for Physical Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Fort Myers, Florida	$54	$59
Pensacola, Florida	$46	$54
The Villages, Florida	$44	$48
West Palm Beach, Florida	$40	$51
Tampa, Florida	$40	$48

What are the highest paying Agencies for Physical Therapist jobs in Tampa?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Med Hires	$47	$47
PT Solutions Physical Therapy	$47	$48
Tampa General Hospital	$38	$38

Last updated on September 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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