Physical Therapists Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $97,100 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.68
10th percentile $49,920
90th percentile $124,020
Employed locally 5,710
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,920
    25th
    $60,430
    50th (median)
    $97,100
    75th
    $106,030
    90th
    $124,020

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 132% Median Physical Therapists salary is 32% 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 Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $85,610
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,220
    Nurse Practitioners $135,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,990
    Physicians, All Other $232,960
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Miami, FL is $46.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.27 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Miami, FL is 3.9% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $49,920 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,430.