How much does a physical therapist make in Sacramento?
$131,400a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $63.19 an hour or $10,950 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.19
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 1,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,240Median: $131,400Highest 10%: $159,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,240 | $47.71 | |
| 25th | $106,200 | $51.07 | |
| Median | $131,400 | $63.19 | |
| 75th | $143,600 | $69.03 | |
| 90th | $159,300 | $76.56 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pediatrician | $395,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $361,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $345,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $312,600 |
| Physician | $308,300 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Podiatrist | $206,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $63.19 ($131,400 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $131,400 against $102,800 nationally, 28% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $124,200, so Sacramento pays 6% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for physical therapist pay?
7 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $99,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $159,300 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.