FL · Daytona Beach · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Daytona Beach, FL

Physical Therapists in the Daytona Beach area earn a median of $46.20 per hour, about $96,100 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.12 and $51.25. That ranks 278th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 283rd of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Daytona Beach. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Daytona Beach.

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3 more open roles from employers in Daytona Beach. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

Physical Therapist pay in Daytona Beach, FL

The metro median is 3% below the Florida statewide median of $47.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 380 physical therapists employed in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.08).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$34.18$71,09030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.12$81,37019% below U.S. median
Median$46.20$96,1005% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$51.25$106,6006% above U.S. median
Top 10%$61.90$128,75027% above U.S. median

How Daytona Beach ranks

  • 278th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 283rd of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 15th 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.

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What your pay buys in Daytona Beach

  • Overall prices in Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach run 1% below the U.S. average (index 99.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $46.20 median hour buys what $46.49 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Daytona Beach paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,663
  • Per year: $83,160
  • Per month: $6,930
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Daytona Beach

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$135
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,505
13-week assignment$19,565

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).

Open Physical Therapist roles in Florida

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Daytona Beach as they open.

Per diemPosted 7 days ago

Physical Therapist / PT PRN

BrightSpring Health Services · Miami, FL

$50.00–$55.00/ hour
  • TEMPORARY
  • Req 197558
Top 25% payNew this week
View role
PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Physical Therapist

Select Medical · Lehigh Acres, FL

$85k–$98k/ year
  • OTHER
  • Req 380821
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Hospitals in Daytona Beach

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Daytona Beach, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Adventhealth Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Halifax Health Medical Center
Daytona Beach, FL
Acute careGovernment and federal2 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
Port Orange, FL7 mi$46.20/hr66,556
Deltona, FL21 mi$46.20/hr100,513
Sanford, FL30 mi$49.16/hr66,919
Apopka, FL43 mi$49.16/hr62,777
Ocoee, FL50 mi$49.16/hr51,269
Orlando, FL55 mi$49.16/hr334,854

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 Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Daytona Beach, FL?

Physical Therapists in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area have a median pay of $46.20 per hour, about $96,100 a year. The middle half earn between $39.12 and $51.25 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach ranks 283rd of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 278th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.

Where do physical therapists work in Daytona Beach?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Daytona Beach, led by Adventhealth Daytona Beach. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Daytona Beach 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 Daytona Beach?

The federal per diem benchmark in Daytona Beach is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Daytona Beach?

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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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