Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Jacksonville, FL
The median physical therapist pay in the Jacksonville area is $45.48 per hour ($94,600 a year), with the typical range running from $39.82 to $49.92. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Jacksonville. The CMS hospital directory lists 9 hospitals in Jacksonville. The free report below lists employers near Jacksonville and what they pay.
Select Medical · Jacksonville, FL
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Select Medical · Jacksonville, FL
UF Health · Jacksonville, FL
UF Health · Jacksonville, FL
UF Health · Jacksonville, FL
UF Health · Jacksonville, FL
UF Health · Jacksonville, FL
UF Health · Jacksonville, FL
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Get my free pay reportThe metro median is 4% below the Florida statewide median of $47.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 1,260 physical therapists employed in the Jacksonville metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.03).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.43 | $77,850 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.82 | $82,830 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $45.48 | $94,600 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.92 | $103,830 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $57.37 | $119,330 | 18% above U.S. median |
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.
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.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Jacksonville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
| 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).
CMS lists 9 hospitals in Jacksonville, 4 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension St Vincent's Southside Jacksonville, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Baptist Health Medical Center - Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Shands Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension St Vincent's Riverside Jacksonville, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Florida Memorial Hospital Jacksonville, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Nh Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | Acute Care - Department of Defense | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
| River Point Behavioral Health Jacksonville, FL | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Wekiva Springs Jacksonville, FL | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Coast, FL | 61 mi | $46.20/hr | 106,729 |
| Gainesville, FL | 61 mi | $47.71/hr | 148,720 |
| Ocala, FL | 85 mi | $45.65/hr | 70,251 |
| Daytona Beach, FL | 86 mi | $46.20/hr | 86,015 |
| Port Orange, FL | 93 mi | $46.20/hr | 66,556 |
| Valdosta, GA | 103 mi | $47.24/hr | 55,667 |
Physical Therapist jobs in Florida · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
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.
Jacksonville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Physical Therapists in the Jacksonville metro area have a median pay of $45.48 per hour, about $94,600 a year. The middle half earn between $39.82 and $49.92 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Jacksonville ranks 298th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 293rd of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Jacksonville. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Jacksonville.
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.
The federal per diem benchmark in Jacksonville 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.
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