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Physical Therapist Salary in Florida (2026)
$48.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $79,912/year ($6,659/month) for a single filer
Florida ranks 26th of 51 states for Physical Therapist pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 16,290 Physical Therapist jobs BLS counts in Florida, the typical worker earns $101,040 a year — though pay ranges from $73,630 for newcomers to $122,880 at the top.
Physical Therapist pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $73,630 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $83,650 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $101,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $107,520 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $122,880 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,290 Physical Therapist jobs in Florida (occupation code 29-1123, “Physical Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Physical Therapist salary of $101,040 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $79,912 — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
| Gross (median) | $101,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,399 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,730 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $79,912 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,659 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physical Therapist make in Florida?
- The median Physical Therapist salary in Florida is $101,040 per year ($48.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $83,650 and $107,520.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physical Therapist in Florida?
- On the median salary of $101,040, a single filer in Florida takes home about $79,912 per year ($6,659 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
- How many Physical Therapist jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 16,290 Physical Therapist jobs in Florida in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Florida state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Florida.