Therapist Salary Guide: California
Average Therapist Salary
Average Therapist Salary
$59.14/hour
The average salary for a Therapist in California is $59.14 per hour. This is 18% higher than the US average of $48.35.
Last updated on February 16, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Therapist salaries in California compared to National Averages
Therapist salaries in California compared to National Averages
$59.14/hour
California
18% higher than the US average.
$48.35/hour
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Therapists?
What cities in California pay the most for Therapists?
City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
---|---|---|
San Francisco, California | $75 | $82 |
Berkeley, California | $67 | $79 |
San Jose, California | $65 | $89 |
Los Angeles, California | $64 | $84 |
Roseville, California | $63 | $78 |
Santa Cruz, California | $63 | $64 |
Vacaville, California | $61 | $66 |
Sacramento, California | $60 | $75 |
What type of Therapists make the most money in California?
What type of Therapists make the most money in California?
Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
---|---|---|
Physical Therapist | $62 | $84 |
Occupational Therapist | $61 | $82 |
Speech Language Pathologist | $60 | $71 |
Physical Therapy Assistant | $25 | $42 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Therapist jobs in California?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Therapist jobs in California?
Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
---|---|---|
Palm Health Resources | $71 | $87 |
Core Medical-Perm | $68 | $68 |
CoreCivic | $63 | $63 |
Stanford Health Care | $62 | $63 |
Kaiser Permanente | $61 | $77 |
Adventist Health | $56 | $67 |
Stability Direct | $54 | $57 |
Community Medical Centers | $52 | $57 |
Lifepoint Health | $51 | $56 |
Keck Medicine of USC | $37 | $51 |
Last updated on February 16, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Therapist Jobs
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Physical Therapist
- Kaiser Permanente
- Los Angeles, CA
- 0x8 hrs, Days
$66-84/hour
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Occupational Therapist
- Kaiser Permanente
- Thousand Oaks, CA
- 3x8 hrs, Days
$55-70/hour
Posted 2 days ago
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Senior - Physical Therapist
- Kaiser Permanente
- Roseville, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$63-66/hour
Posted 2 days ago
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Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist
- Kaiser Permanente
- Irvine, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$48-57/hour
Posted 2 days ago
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Senior - Outpatient Physical Therapist
- Kaiser Permanente
- Fremont, CA
- 3x8 hrs, Days
$63-66/hour
Posted 2 days ago
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