Physical Therapy Assistant Salary Guide: Florida
Average Physical Therapy Assistant Salary
$50.78/hour
The average salary for a Physical Therapy Assistant in Florida is $50.78 per hour. This is 11% higher than the US average of $45.15.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Physical Therapy Assistant salaries in Florida compared to National Averages
$50.78/hour
Florida
11% higher than the US average.
$45.15/hour
United States
What cities in Florida pay the most for Physical Therapy Assistants?
Spring Hill, Florida pays Physical Therapy Assistants 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 Therapy Assistants is $51 per hour — Spring Hill, Florida pays 12% 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 Therapy Assistants in Florida compare to nearby states?
Tennessee pays Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $68 per hour, followed by Virginia ($36) and Georgia ($34). Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the Florida average for Physical Therapy Assistants is $51 per hour — Tennessee pays 34% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $68 | $71 |
| Virginia | $36 | $36 |
| Georgia | $34 | $38 |
| North Carolina | $33 | $36 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in Florida?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $47 per hour, followed by Step Up Rehab ($33) and Solaris IC ($31). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Florida average for Physical Therapy Assistants is $51 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 8% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $57 |
| Step Up Rehab | $33 | $33 |
| Solaris IC | $31 | $33 |
| PT Solutions Physical Therapy | $29 | $30 |
| Med Hires | $29 | $35 |
| Tampa General Hospital | $25 | $26 |
| Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet | $23 | $23 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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