Florida PTA Salary in 2026: What PTAs Earn by Metro (BLS Data)
Physical therapist assistants in Florida earn a median of $72,530 a year — above the $68,380 national median — with top metros like Naples-Marco Island at $76,690, per BLS wage data published via O*NET.
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The short answer
Physical therapist assistants in Florida earn a median annual wage of $72,530, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data published via O*NET OnLine. That is above the national median of $68,380 — Florida is one of the better-paying states for PTAs, and demand is strong: Florida's auto-accident, post-surgical, and aging populations keep clinics, home-health agencies, and in-home practices hiring year-round.
The middle half of Florida PTAs earn between $63,120 (25th percentile) and $75,420 (75th percentile). Entry-level pay starts around $58,650 (10th percentile), and the top tenth earn $81,080 or more.
Florida PTA pay by percentile
| Percentile | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $58,650 | $47,750 |
| 25th | $63,120 | $59,820 |
| 50th (median) | $72,530 | $68,380 |
| 75th | $75,420 | $78,680 |
| 90th (top earners) | $81,080 | $89,510 |
Florida's edge over the national figures is largest at the entry level — a new Florida PTA earns roughly $11,000 more per year than the national 10th percentile — which reflects how tight the Florida PTA labor market is.
PTA pay by Florida metro area
Where you work in Florida matters. The table below lists median annual PTA wages for every Florida metro and nonmetro area with published BLS figures, sorted from highest to lowest.
| Metro / area | Median annual wage |
|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island | $76,690 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $72,600 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $72,530 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $71,540 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $71,110 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $71,100 |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $70,960 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $69,380 |
| Gainesville | $68,230 |
| Homosassa Springs | $68,030 |
| Jacksonville | $67,460 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $66,540 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $66,090 |
| Ocala | $64,580 |
PT Near Me hires contractor PTAs in all of these markets — including Ocala, where we have an immediate need — so lower published metro medians do not cap what a per-visit contractor can earn with a full caseload.
The work setting matters as much as the map
Nationally, PTA pay varies sharply by industry. Per BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2023), home health care services are among the top-paying PTA employers in the country at a $79,000 mean annual wage — well above general medical and surgical hospitals ($66,730) and offices of other health practitioners, which include outpatient PT clinics ($60,340).
That gap is one reason experienced PTAs move into in-home care: the setting that pays the most is also the one with the most schedule control. At PT Near Me, contractor PTAs earn $60–70 per one-hour visit and set their own territory and schedule.
Job outlook for Florida PTAs
The BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook projects 16% employment growth for physical therapist assistants and aides from 2024 to 2034 — much faster than the average for all occupations — with about 26,400 openings per year nationally. Florida's demographics (one of the oldest median ages in the U.S. and year-round crash volume) keep the state near the top of that demand curve.
Sources
- Florida and metro wage tables: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data for SOC 31-2021 (Physical Therapist Assistants), published via O*NET OnLine local wages.
- Industry wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2023, national industry profile for SOC 31-2021.
- Growth and openings: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides, 2024–34 projections.
- PT Near Me contractor pay: our current published rate of $60–70 per visit, listed on every PTA job posting on this site.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a PTA make in Florida?
- The median annual wage for physical therapist assistants in Florida is $72,530, with the middle half earning between $63,120 and $75,420, per U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data published via O*NET OnLine.
- Which Florida metro pays PTAs the most?
- Naples-Marco Island has the highest published median PTA wage in Florida at $76,690 a year, followed by Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville at $72,600 and Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach at $72,530 (BLS 2025 wage data via O*NET).
- Do home-health PTAs earn more than clinic PTAs?
- Nationally, yes. BLS OEWS (May 2023) puts home health care services among the top-paying PTA industries at a $79,000 mean annual wage, versus $60,340 in offices of other health practitioners, which include outpatient PT clinics.
- Is PTA a growing career in Florida?
- Yes. The BLS projects 16% employment growth for physical therapist assistants and aides from 2024 to 2034 — much faster than average — with about 26,400 openings per year nationally.
- What does PT Near Me pay contractor PTAs?
- PT Near Me pays $60–70 per one-hour in-home visit. Contractor PTAs set their own schedule and territory across 53 Florida cities, and PT Near Me handles intake, scheduling, and billing.
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