Physical Therapists Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $98,240 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.23
10th percentile $76,230
90th percentile $111,920
Employed locally 690
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,230
    25th
    $87,330
    50th (median)
    $98,240
    75th
    $108,370
    90th
    $111,920

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 134% Median Physical Therapists salary is 34% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $108,280
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $106,040
    Flagstaff, AZ $103,390
    Homosassa Springs, FL $102,790
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $102,250
    Port St. Lucie, FL $101,640

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $86,090
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,770
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,320
    Nurse Practitioners $143,670
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,750
    Physicians, All Other $313,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Cape Coral?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Cape Coral, FL is $47.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.96 or more per hour.

    Is Cape Coral above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Cape Coral, FL is 2.8% below the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapists in Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $76,230 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,330.