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Physical Therapist Aides average salary by city in Florida
- Tampa$38,220
- Fort Myers$38,210
- Jacksonville$37,370
- Gainesville$37,030
- Sarasota$36,990
- Miami$36,780
- Port St. Lucie$36,370
- Orlando$34,940
- Tallahassee$32,240
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | $38,220 | $35,780 | $35,290 | $32,890 | 101 |
| Fort Myers | $38,210 | $37,630 | $35,520 | $32,882 | 102 |
| Jacksonville | $37,370 | $36,110 | $33,650 | $32,207 | 99 |
| Gainesville | $37,030 | $36,830 | $36,830 | $31,934 | 97 |
| Sarasota | $36,990 | $36,190 | $31,320 | $31,901 | 102 |
| Miami | $36,780 | $34,270 | $30,700 | $31,733 | 114 |
| Port St. Lucie | $36,370 | $34,320 | $33,700 | $31,403 | 100 |
| Orlando | $34,940 | $32,130 | $32,130 | $30,254 | 101 |
| Tallahassee | $32,240 | $32,050 | $29,090 | $28,085 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Florida has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2022.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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