FL · Tallahassee · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Tallahassee, FL

Physical Therapists in the Tallahassee area earn a median of $45.02 per hour, about $93,650 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.77 and $54.35. That ranks 311th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 254th of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Tallahassee. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Tallahassee.

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Physical Therapist pay in Tallahassee, FL

The metro median is 5% below the Florida statewide median of $47.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 220 physical therapists employed in the Tallahassee metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.76).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$35.29$73,40027% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.77$80,64020% below U.S. median
Median$45.02$93,6507% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$54.35$113,05012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$56.83$118,21017% above U.S. median

How Tallahassee ranks

  • 311th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 254th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 19th 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 Tallahassee

  • Overall prices in Tallahassee run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $45.02 median hour buys what $47.93 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Tallahassee paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,621
  • Per year: $81,036
  • Per month: $6,753
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Tallahassee

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$121
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,407
13-week assignment$18,291

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 Tallahassee 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
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Physical Therapist

Select Medical · Lehigh Acres, FL

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

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Tallahassee, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
Tallahassee, FL		Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Hca Florida Capital Hospital
Tallahassee, FL		Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Eastside Psychiatric Hospital
Tallahassee, FL		PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo

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
Valdosta, GA64 mi$47.24/hr55,667
Albany, GA78 mi$52.25/hr66,705
Dothan, AL87 mi$48.11/hr71,650
Gainesville, FL126 mi$47.71/hr148,720
Columbus, GA147 mi$46.26/hr201,830
Warner Robins, GA152 mi$52.92/hr86,199

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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 Tallahassee

Tallahassee city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Tallahassee, FL?

Physical Therapists in the Tallahassee metro area have a median pay of $45.02 per hour, about $93,650 a year. The middle half earn between $38.77 and $54.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Tallahassee ranks 254th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 311th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Where do physical therapists work in Tallahassee?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Tallahassee, led by Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Tallahassee is $121 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,407 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Tallahassee?

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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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