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Physical Therapists Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Physical Therapists make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$124,190
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.7% vs 2024
$122,580
Mean Salary
$124,190
Median Salary
$59.71
Hourly Rate
26,580 people work as Physical Therapists in California
Physical Therapists salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Physical Therapists in California earn a median salary of $124,190 per year ($10,349/month).
This is 22.2% above the national average of $101,618.
California ranks #1 out of 51 states for Physical Therapists pay.
Approximately 26,580 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 0.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Physical Therapists
Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Critical Thinking
4.0
Social Perceptiveness
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.61
Therapy and Counseling
4.59
Medicine and Dentistry
4.57
Psychology
4.11
Education and Training
3.98
Typical Education: Doctoral Degree
(47.1% of workers)
Salaries for Physical Therapists in California range from $85,580 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $163,960 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $100,790 and $141,260.
How much do Physical Therapists make in California?
The median annual salary for Physical Therapists in California is $124,190 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $122,580.
What is the salary range for a Physical Therapists in California?
Salaries for Physical Therapists in California range from $85,580 at the 10th percentile to $163,960 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $100,790 and $141,260.
What is the starting salary for a Physical Therapists in California?
Entry-level Physical Therapists positions in California typically start around $85,580 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $100,790 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Physical Therapists in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 26,580 people are employed as Physical Therapists in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Physical Therapists in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Physical Therapists in California is approximately $59.71 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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