Physical Therapist Aides pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for physical therapist aides is $16.90 an hour ($35,140 a year). About 1,210 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($35,240). Florida ranks 21st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physical therapist aides in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.72 | $30,620 |
| 25% of workers | $15.45 | $32,130 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.90 | $35,140 |
| 75% of workers | $18.03 | $37,500 |
| 90% of workers | $21.24 | $44,180 |
Physical Therapist Aides pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $37,630 | 50 |
| Gainesville | $36,830 | 50 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $36,190 | 40 |
| Jacksonville | $36,110 | 90 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $35,780 | 150 |
| Port St. Lucie | $34,320 | 30 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $34,270 | 320 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $32,130 | 250 |
| Tallahassee | $32,050 | 30 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physical therapist aides
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 6,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $37,510 |
| Medical Assistants | $43,680 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $43,570 |
| Occupational Therapists | $99,360 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $72,530 |
| Massage Therapists | $49,680 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $81,160 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $71,630 |
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