FL · Homestead · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Homestead, FL

Physical Therapists in the Homestead area earn a median of $46.68 per hour, about $97,100 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $29.05 and $50.98. That ranks 248th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 337th of 338 once local prices are factored in. 13 open roles with published pay are listed for Homestead and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Homestead.

Open Physical Therapist roles near Homestead

Roles in other cities of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area.

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
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago

Physical Therapist - PT

BrightSpring Health Services · Miami, FL

$86k–$130k/ year
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 197560
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago

Physical Therapist

Select Medical · Coral Springs, FL

$78k–$94k/ year
  • OTHER
  • Req 385599
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago

Physical Therapist

Select Medical · Fort Lauderdale, FL

$78k–$90k/ year
  • OTHER
  • Req 385603
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Who is hiring physical therapists near Homestead

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Select Medical11$43.27
BrightSpring Health Services2$52.21

Physical Therapist pay in Homestead, FL

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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$24.00$49,92051% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$29.05$60,42040% below U.S. median
Median$46.68$97,1004% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.98$106,0405% above U.S. median
Top 10%$59.63$124,03023% above U.S. median

How Homestead 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 Homestead

  • 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 Homestead 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 Homestead

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$176
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,876
13-week assignment$24,388

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 Homestead

CMS lists 1 hospital in Homestead, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Homestead Hospital
Homestead, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 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
Coral Gables, FL19 mi$46.68/hr50,379
Doral, FL25 mi$46.68/hr83,625

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 Homestead

Homestead city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Homestead, 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 Homestead 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 Homestead?

We list 13 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Homestead.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Homestead 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 Homestead?

The federal per diem benchmark in Homestead is $176 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,876 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Homestead?

Yes. We place healthcare staff in Homestead and across Florida. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Homestead.

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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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