How much does a physical therapist make in San Francisco?
$142,000a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $68.26 an hour or $11,830 a month.
- Hourly
- $68.26
- Vs. national median
- +38%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 3,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $103,900Median: $142,000Highest 10%: $188,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103,900 | $49.93 | |
| 25th | $123,500 | $59.36 | |
| Median | $142,000 | $68.26 | |
| 75th | $160,800 | $77.29 | |
| 90th | $188,100 | $90.42 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| 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 |
| 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 San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Ophthalmologist | $429,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $351,700 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $339,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $304,600 |
| Physician | $294,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,100 |
| Nurse Midwive | $212,600 |
| Veterinarian | $208,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $68.26 ($142,000 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $142,000 against $102,800 nationally, 38% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $124,200, so San Francisco pays 14% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for physical therapist pay?
1 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $103,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $188,100 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.