Pay data · BLS May 2025
Physical therapist salary in Tampa Bay
$102,430median a year · $49.25 an hour
Half of the 2,350 physical therapists working in the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater metro area earn more than $102,430 a year, and half earn less. The middle half earn $87,010 to $106,740.
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- 10th percentile
- $80,230
- 25th
- $87,010
- Median
- $102,430
- 75th
- $106,740
- 90th percentile
- $120,690
Tampa Bay against Florida and United States
| Where | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay | $102,430 | $87,010 – $106,740 | 2,350 |
| Florida | $101,040 | $83,650 – $107,520 | 16,290 |
| United States | $102,760 | $86,160 – $121,160 | 267,330 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 29-1123). Wages are reported by employers across every setting and leave out the self-employed. They are not an offer from any one employer.
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Questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Tampa Bay?
The median is $102,430 a year, or $49.25 an hour, across the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater metro area. The average is $100,440. BLS, May 2025.
What is the pay range for physical therapists in Tampa Bay?
Most earn between $80,230 (10th percentile) and $120,690 (90th percentile). The middle half earn $87,010 to $106,740.
How does Tampa Bay pay compare with Florida and United States?
Tampa Bay $102,430, Florida $101,040, United States $102,760. Tampa Bay is level with the US median.
Other pay in Tampa Bay: Nurse practitioners, Physician assistants, Nurse anesthetists, Family medicine physicians.