PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Boca Raton, FL
$78k–$95k/ year
Physical Therapist jobs in Boca Raton, FL
The median physical therapist pay in the Boca Raton area is $46.68 per hour ($97,100 a year), with the typical range running from $29.05 to $50.98. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Boca Raton. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Boca Raton. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Boca Raton.
- $46.68median pay per hour, Miami
- $29–$51typical range per hour
- 5,710physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Select Medical · Boca Raton, FL
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The metro median is 2% below the Florida statewide median of $47.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 5,710 physical therapists employed in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area, 2.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.27).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.00 | $49,920 | 51% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.05 | $60,420 | 40% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.68 | $97,100 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.98 | $106,040 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $59.63 | $124,030 | 23% above U.S. median |
How Boca Raton ranks
- 248th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 337th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 12th 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 Boca Raton
- Overall prices in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach run 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 56% above the U.S. average (index 155.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.68 median hour buys what $40.89 buys at the national price level, 16% below 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 Boca Raton paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,680
- Per year: $84,024
- Per month: $7,002
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Boca Raton
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $184 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,890 |
| 13-week assignment | $24,570 |
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 Boca Raton
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Boca Raton, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Boca Medical Center Boca Raton, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Boca Raton, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Beach, FL | 4 mi | $46.68/hr | 90,507 |
| Delray Beach, FL | 6 mi | $46.68/hr | 70,140 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Boca Raton, FL?
Physical Therapists in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area have a median pay of $46.68 per hour, about $97,100 a year. The middle half earn between $29.05 and $50.98 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Boca Raton a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ranks 337th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 248th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Boca Raton?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Boca Raton. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Boca Raton.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Boca Raton 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 Boca Raton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Boca Raton is $184 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,890 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Boca Raton?
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Your PT pay reportBoca Raton, FL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
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
- Physical Therapist PT Home HealthPermanent$73.92–$90.40/ hour
- Physical Therapist PT Home HealthPer diem$45.34–$60.93/ hour
+ 29 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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