Physical Therapist Salary Guide: California
Average Physical Therapist Salary
Average Physical Therapist Salary
$62.09/hour
The average salary for a Physical Therapist in California is $62.09 per hour. This is 16% higher than the US average of $52.02.
Last updated on February 18, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Physical Therapist salaries in California compared to National Averages
Physical Therapist salaries in California compared to National Averages
$62.09/hour
California
16% higher than the US average.
$52.02/hour
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Physical Therapists?
What cities in California pay the most for Physical 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 |
Vacaville, California | $61 | $66 |
Sacramento, California | $60 | $75 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Physical Therapist jobs in California?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Physical Therapist jobs in California?
Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
---|---|---|
Palm Health Resources | $63 | $64 |
Kaiser Permanente | $62 | $75 |
Stanford Health Care | $61 | $63 |
Community Medical Centers | $57 | $57 |
Adventist Health | $55 | $62 |
Stability Direct | $55 | $57 |
Lifepoint Health | $51 | $56 |
Keck Medicine of USC | $26 | $26 |
Last updated on February 18, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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