PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Physical Therapist - Full Time $20,000 Bonus
Select Medical · Wellington, FL
$85k–$95k/ year
Physical Therapist jobs in Wellington, FL
Physical Therapists in the Wellington 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. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Wellington. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Wellington.
- $46.68median pay per hour, Miami
- $29–$51typical range per hour
- 5,710physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
Open Physical Therapist roles in Wellington
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Physical Therapist - PRN
Select Medical · Wellington, FL
$50.00–$52.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Physical Therapist - Seasonal
Select Medical · Wellington, FL
$50.00–$52.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Outpatient Internal Travel Physical Therapist - Florida
Select Medical · Wellington, FL
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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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.00 | $49,920 | 51% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.05 | $60,420 | 40% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.68 | $97,100 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.98 | $106,040 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $59.63 | $124,030 | 23% above U.S. median |
How Wellington 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 Wellington
- 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 Wellington 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 Wellington
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $184 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,890 |
| 13-week assignment | $24,570 |
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 Wellington
CMS lists 1 hospital in Wellington, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Regional Medical Center Wellington, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Palm Beach, FL | 11 mi | $46.68/hr | 127,744 |
| Boynton Beach, FL | 14 mi | $46.68/hr | 83,095 |
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 Wellington
Wellington city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Wellington, 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 Wellington 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 Wellington?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Wellington. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Wellington.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Wellington 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 Wellington?
The federal per diem benchmark in Wellington is $184 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,890 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Wellington?
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Your PT pay reportWellington, FL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Select MedicalWellington, FL · 27 postings$43.99/ hr$36–$63
- 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
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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