Physical Therapists Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $99,240 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.71
10th percentile $74,470
90th percentile $120,640
Employed locally 390
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,470
    25th
    $85,950
    50th (median)
    $99,240
    75th
    $105,500
    90th
    $120,640

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 168% Median Physical Therapists salary is 68% 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 Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,710
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,990
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,710
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,850
    Pharmacists $134,070
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $69,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Gainesville, FL is $47.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.75 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Gainesville, FL is 1.8% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $74,470 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,950.