FL · Apopka · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Apopka, FL

The median physical therapist pay in the Apopka area is $49.16 per hour ($102,250 a year), with the typical range running from $38.60 to $52.40. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Apopka and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 18 hospitals in the Apopka metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Apopka.

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Physical Therapist pay in Apopka, FL

The metro median is 3% above the Florida statewide median of $47.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 1,550 physical therapists employed in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.69).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$33.64$69,97031% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.60$80,29021% below U.S. median
Median$49.16$102,2501% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$52.40$108,9908% above U.S. median
Top 10%$63.69$132,48031% above U.S. median

How Apopka ranks

  • 104th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 237th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 20 Florida metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physical Therapists (SOC 29-1123), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Apopka

  • Overall prices in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% above the U.S. average (index 123.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.16 median hour buys what $48.47 buys at the national price level, in line with the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Apopka paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,770
  • Per year: $88,488
  • Per month: $7,374
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Apopka

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$147
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,589
13-week assignment$20,657

Travel physical therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area

CMS lists 18 hospitals in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area, 2 of the 12 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Orlando Va Medical Center
Orlando, FL
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Orlando Health
Orlando, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Adventhealth Orlando
Orlando, FL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital
Clermont, FL
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital
Ocoee, FL
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Oviedo Medical Center
Oviedo, FL
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Ucf Lake Nona Hospital
Orlando, FL
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Uf Health Leesburg Hospital
Leesburg, FL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Central Florida Lake Monroe Hospital
Sanford, FL
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Hca Florida Osceola Hospital
Kissimmee, FL
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Ocoee, FL8 mi$49.16/hr51,269
Sanford, FL17 mi$49.16/hr66,919
Deltona, FL24 mi$46.20/hr100,513
Port Orange, FL42 mi$46.20/hr66,556
Daytona Beach, FL43 mi$46.20/hr86,015
Winter Haven, FL47 mi$47.12/hr59,975

Physical Therapist jobs in Florida · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Florida

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Florida state guide

Other healthcare roles in Apopka

Apopka city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Apopka, FL?

Physical Therapists in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area have a median pay of $49.16 per hour, about $102,250 a year. The middle half earn between $38.60 and $52.40 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Apopka a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford ranks 237th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 104th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring physical therapists in Apopka?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Apopka.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Apopka as a physical therapist?

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Apopka?

The federal per diem benchmark in Apopka is $147 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,589 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Apopka?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • AmedisysGainesville, FL · 2 postings$67.65/ hr$45–$90
  • BrightSpring Health ServicesMIAMI, FL · 2 postings$52.21/ hr$42–$62
  • Elite Golf Performance LLCLake Mary, FL · 2 wage offers$44.05/ hr$35–$52
  • Select MedicalWellington, FL · 27 postings$43.99/ hr$36–$63

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$38Median$43.99High$52

31 PT postings with published pay in Florida, 26 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 31 PT roles

  1. Physical Therapist PT Home HealthPermanent
    $73.92–$90.40/ hour
    Amedisys · Gainesville, FL · posted today
  2. Physical Therapist PT Home HealthPer diem
    $45.34–$60.93/ hour
    Amedisys · Pensacola, FL · posted today

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