PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Physical Therapist- Full-time- New Graduate
Select Medical · Orlando, FL
$41.60–$56.00/ hour
Physical Therapist jobs in Clermont, FL
Pay for physical therapists in the Clermont area centers on $49.16 per hour, or about $102,250 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.60 and the upper quarter over $52.40. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Clermont. That ranks 104th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 237th of 338 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Clermont.
- $49.16median pay per hour, Orlando
- $39–$52typical range per hour
- 1,550physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $33.64 | $69,970 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.60 | $80,290 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $49.16 | $102,250 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $52.40 | $108,990 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $63.69 | $132,480 | 31% above U.S. median |
How Clermont 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 Clermont
- 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 Clermont 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 Clermont
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Clermont
CMS lists 1 hospital in Clermont, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Clermont, FL | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocoee, FL | 12 mi | $49.16/hr | 51,269 |
| Apopka, FL | 17 mi | $49.16/hr | 62,777 |
| Winter Haven, FL | 33 mi | $47.12/hr | 59,975 |
| Lakeland, FL | 35 mi | $47.12/hr | 124,990 |
| Deltona, FL | 41 mi | $46.20/hr | 100,513 |
| Ocala, FL | 52 mi | $45.65/hr | 70,251 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Clermont
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Clermont, 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 Clermont 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 Clermont?
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 Clermont.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Clermont 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 Clermont?
The federal per diem benchmark in Clermont is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Clermont?
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Your PT pay reportClermont, 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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