How much does a physical therapist make in Los Angeles?
$108,200a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $52.00 an hour or $9,014 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.00
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 9,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,580Median: $108,200Highest 10%: $160,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,580 | $41.14 | |
| 25th | $97,850 | $47.04 | |
| Median | $108,200 | $52.00 | |
| 75th | $134,200 | $64.50 | |
| 90th | $160,100 | $76.96 |
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 |
| Fresno, CA | $123,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $120,100 |
| El Centro, CA | $117,000 |
| Oxnard, CA | $116,800 |
| San Diego, CA | $113,900 |
| Redding, CA | $108,000 |
| Yuba City, CA | $106,600 |
| Visalia, CA | $105,200 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $101,900 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $52.00 ($108,200 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $108,200 against $102,800 nationally, 5% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $124,200, so Los Angeles pays 13% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for physical therapist pay?
46 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $85,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $160,100 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.