Physical Therapists Salary in Punta Gorda, FL

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

Median annual salary $100,110 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $48.13
10th percentile $75,790
90th percentile $125,470
Employed locally 120
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,790
    25th
    $83,260
    50th (median)
    $100,110
    75th
    $108,220
    90th
    $125,470

    Punta Gorda economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 151% Median Physical Therapists salary is 51% 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 Punta Gorda, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,500
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,990
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,170
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,390
    Physicians, All Other $160,830
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $63,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Punta Gorda?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Punta Gorda, FL is $48.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.48 or more per hour.

    Is Punta Gorda above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Punta Gorda, FL is 0.9% 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 Punta Gorda?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $75,790 per year in Punta Gorda, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,260.