Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Panama City, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL

Median annual salary $62,400 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.00
10th percentile $48,170
90th percentile $80,930
Employed locally 100
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,170
    25th
    $56,740
    50th (median)
    $62,400
    75th
    $75,450
    90th
    $80,930

    Panama City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,834 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 92% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 8% 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 Panama City, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$37,130
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31,660
    Medical Assistants$37,630
    Dental Assistants$46,080
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34,490
    Phlebotomists$38,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Panama City?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Panama City, FL is $30.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.07 or more per hour.

    Is Panama City above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Panama City, FL is 4.7% below 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 Panama City?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $48,170 per year in Panama City, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,740.