Physical Therapist Salary in Tampa, FL
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The median physical therapist in the Tampa area earns $102,430 a year ($49.25 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($102,760) and 1% above the Florida median ($101,040). Half of the 2,350 physical therapists there earn between $87,010 and $106,740.
| Annual pay | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,230 | $73,630 | $77,140 |
| 25th percentile | $87,010 | $83,650 | $86,160 |
| Median | $102,430 | $101,040 | $102,760 |
| 75th percentile | $106,740 | $107,520 | $121,160 |
| 90th percentile | $120,690 | $122,880 | $135,140 |
| Average | $100,440 | $98,510 | $105,280 |
| Jobs | 2,350 | 16,290 | 267,330 |
Tampa, FL ranks 33rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($141,980).
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Check my payPhysical therapist pay in other cities
- Orlando, FL: $101,530
- Miami, FL: $100,870
- Jacksonville, FL: $100,150
- San Francisco, CA: $141,980
- San Jose, CA: $139,000
- Sacramento, CA: $131,430
- Riverside, CA: $120,110
- Las Vegas, NV: $116,480
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.