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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

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

Highest-paid California physical therapists by job level

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

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