Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $64,290 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.91
10th percentile $50,400
90th percentile $80,280
Employed locally 240
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,400
    25th
    $60,700
    50th (median)
    $64,290
    75th
    $72,290
    90th
    $80,280

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 87% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 13% 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 Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $35,700
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,710
    Medical Assistants $37,350
    Dental Assistants $45,570
    Phlebotomists $37,400
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $44,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Pensacola, FL is $30.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Pensacola, FL is 1.9% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $50,400 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,700.