Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Punta Gorda, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Punta Gorda, FL

Median annual salary $65,510 +0% vs national
Median hourly $31.50
10th percentile $56,110
90th percentile $79,360
Employed locally 80
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,110
    25th
    $60,560
    50th (median)
    $65,510
    75th
    $76,500
    90th
    $79,360

    Punta Gorda economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 99% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 1% 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 Punta Gorda, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $36,610
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,200
    Medical Assistants $42,420
    Dental Assistants $46,560
    Phlebotomists $39,040
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Punta Gorda?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Punta Gorda, FL is $31.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.00 or more per hour.

    Is Punta Gorda above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Punta Gorda, FL is 0% 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 Punta Gorda?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $56,110 per year in Punta Gorda, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,560.