How much does a physical therapist make in California?
$124,200a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in California. That is $59.71 an hour or $10,350 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.71
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 26,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,580Median: $124,200Highest 10%: $164,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,580 | $41.14 | |
| 25th | $100,800 | $48.46 | |
| Median | $124,200 | $59.71 | |
| 75th | $141,300 | $67.91 | |
| 90th | $164,000 | $78.83 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $142,000 |
| Vallejo, CA | $141,500 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $140,100 |
| San Jose, CA | $139,000 |
| Napa, CA | $138,500 |
| Chico, CA | $135,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $131,400 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $128,700 |
| Hanford, CA | $127,500 |
| Salinas, CA | $127,100 |
| Modesto, CA | $126,600 |
| Merced, CA | $126,000 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $125,500 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $124,800 |
| Stockton, CA | $124,300 |
| Fresno, CA | $123,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $120,100 |
| El Centro, CA | $117,000 |
| Oxnard, CA | $116,800 |
| San Diego, CA | $113,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $108,200 |
| Redding, CA | $108,000 |
| Yuba City, CA | $106,600 |
| Visalia, CA | $105,200 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $101,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapists.
| 1. California | $124,200 |
| 2. Alaska | $115,300 |
| 3. New Jersey | $112,100 |
| 4. Nevada | $111,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $59.71 ($124,200 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $124,200 against $102,800 nationally, 21% more.
Where does California rank for physical therapist pay?
California ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays physical therapists the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $142,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.