Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $68,070 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.73
10th percentile $55,920
90th percentile $82,710
Employed locally 2,440
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,920
    25th
    $61,460
    50th (median)
    $68,070
    75th
    $76,500
    90th
    $82,710

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 93% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Salinas, CA $84,210

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $72,390
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $71,920
    Florence, SC $71,820
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $71,230
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $70,990
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $70,580

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $32,200
    Nursing Assistants $37,690
    Medical Assistants $44,520
    Dental Assistants $45,520
    Phlebotomists $38,890
    Massage Therapists $50,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Miami, FL is $32.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.27 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Miami, FL is 3.9% above the national median of $65,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Assistants in Miami?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $55,920 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,460.