How much does a physical therapist make in Fresno?
$123,800a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Fresno, CA metro area. That is $59.53 an hour or $10,320 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.53
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,250Median: $123,800Highest 10%: $142,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,250 | $46.27 | |
| 25th | $101,800 | $48.94 | |
| Median | $123,800 | $59.53 | |
| 75th | $140,200 | $67.39 | |
| 90th | $142,800 | $68.64 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Fresno
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychiatrist | $315,500 |
| Physician | $315,400 |
| Pediatrician | $289,300 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $287,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $277,700 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioner | $209,100 |
| Dentist | $188,500 |
| Pharmacist | $169,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,600 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $163,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Fresno?
The median hourly pay in the Fresno, CA metro area is $59.53 ($123,800 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Fresno than the national average?
Yes: $123,800 against $102,800 nationally, 20% more.
How does Fresno compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $124,200, so Fresno pays 0% more.
Where does Fresno rank for physical therapist pay?
18 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Fresno?
The lowest-paid 10% make $96,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $142,800 or more.
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.