California physical therapist salary

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Average California physical therapist salary

$75,583yearly

$35.13 hourly rate

Entry-level California physical therapist salary

$59,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does California pay physical therapists?

The average salary for California physical therapists is $75,583 per year. California physical therapist salaries range between $59,000 to $95,000 per year. California physical therapists earn 3% more than the national average salary for physical therapists of $73,070.

Location impacts how much a physical therapist at California can expect to make. Physical therapists at California make the most in Poway, CA, Bellevue, WA, and Las Vegas, NV.

How much does California pay physical therapists by location?

California pays physical therapists the most in Poway, CA, Bellevue, WA, and Las Vegas, NV. Additionally, cities like Beaverton and Boston also report highly competitive salaries for physical therapists at California.

Physical therapist California salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Poway, CA	$104,455	$50.22
2	Bellevue, WA	$95,933	$46.12
3	Las Vegas, NV	$90,186	$43.36
4	Beaverton, OR	$84,372	$40.56
5	Boston, MA	$81,057	$38.97
6	Boise, ID	$80,748	$38.82
7	Liberty, NJ	$79,025	$37.99
8	Phoenix, AZ	$77,751	$37.38
9	Washington, DC	$77,611	$37.31
10	Minneapolis, MN	$77,584	$37.30

Highest-paid California physical therapists by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Physical Therapist, Director Of Rehabilitation	$95,362	$46	-
2	Pediatric Physical Therapist	$79,868	$38	-
3	Occupational Therapist	$77,191	$37	-
4	Per Diem Physical Therapist	$77,031	$37	-
5	Registered Physical Therapist	$76,681	$37	-
6	Staff Occupational Therapist	$76,012	$37	-
7	Student Physical Therapist	$75,902	$36	-
8	Certified Art Therapist	$75,776	$36	-
9	Staff Physical Therapist	$75,676	$36	-
10	Orthopedic Physical Therapist	$75,392	$36	-

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