Physical Therapists pay range in Lakeland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $110,970 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Lakeland earn between $79,680 and $109,020.
- $74K10th
- $80K25th
- $99KMedian
- $109K75th
- $111K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,420 | $7,952 | $45.88 |
| Median | $98,740 | $8,228 | $47.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,680 | $6,640 | $38.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $109,020 | $9,085 | $52.41 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Lakeland vs. Florida and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Lakeland earn 3% less than the Florida average ($98,510) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland | $95,420 | $98,740 | $73,840 | $110,970 | 360 |
| Florida | $98,510 | $101,040 | $73,630 | $122,880 | 16,290 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapists salary after taxes in Lakeland
On the average salary of $95,420, a single filer in Lakeland takes home about $75,958 a year, or $6,330 a month and $2,921 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Lakeland a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lakeland area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.1), so the average $95,420 buys what about $98,228 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Lakeland ($46,140). A typical home costs $298,816, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Florida cities
Lakeland ranks 18th of 22 Florida metro areas for this job; Naples pays the most ($105,620).
- Naples$105,620
- Sarasota$104,950
- Homosassa Springs$104,470
- Port St. Lucie$102,630
- Tampa$100,440
- Punta Gorda$100,220
- Orlando$100,120
- Fort Myers$99,910
- Deltona$99,540
- Lakeland$95,420
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Lakeland: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Lakeland?
$45.88 an hour on average, and $47.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Lakeland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Lakeland?
About $75,958 a year ($6,330 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,420. Florida has no state income tax.
Do physical therapists earn more in Lakeland than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
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 29-1123; area Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL (29460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.79, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.79).
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