FL · West Palm Beach · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in West Palm Beach, FL

Physical Therapists in the West Palm Beach 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. 1 open role with published pay is listed for West Palm Beach. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near West Palm Beach.

Open Physical Therapist roles in West Palm Beach

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4 more open roles from employers in West Palm Beach. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

Per diemPosted 2 days ago

Physical Therapist PRN

Tenet Healthcare · West Palm Beach, FL

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  • Rehab (Physical Therapy)
  • Req 100768230528
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Physical Therapist FT

Tenet Healthcare · West Palm Beach, FL

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  • Rehab (Physical Therapy)
  • Req 101911008384
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PermanentPosted 22 days ago

Physical Therapist

Tenet Healthcare · West Palm Beach, FL

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  • Rehab (Physical Therapy)
  • Req 101066502864
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PermanentPosted 22 days ago

Seasonal Physical Therapist

Tenet Healthcare · West Palm Beach, FL

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  • Rehab (Physical Therapy)
  • Req 101066509872
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Physical Therapist pay in West Palm Beach, 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 West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach

  • 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 West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach

ItemFederal 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 West Palm Beach

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
W Palm Beach Va Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Good Samaritan Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
St Mary's Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
Acute careFor-profit1 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
Palm Beach Gardens, FL8 mi$46.68/hr63,284
Wellington, FL11 mi$46.68/hr63,258

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 West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in West Palm Beach, 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 West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in West Palm Beach. Your free report adds named employers and pay near West Palm Beach.

Do I need a Florida license to work in West Palm 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 West Palm Beach?

The federal per diem benchmark in West Palm Beach 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 West Palm 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

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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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