Average Physical Therapist Salary

$64.27/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in California is $64.27 per hour. This is 21% higher than the US average of $50.63.

Last updated on June 1, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Physical Therapist salaries in California compared to National Averages

$64.27/hour

California

21% higher than the US average.

$50.63/hour

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Physical Therapists?
How does the pay for Physical Therapists in California compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Idaho$60$62
Arizona$46$49
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Physical Therapist jobs in California?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
AccentCare$98$98
Matrix Providers$65$65
Sutter Health$65$82
Stability Direct$58$59
Adventist Health$56$61
Talenz Healthcare$51$51
Select Medical$50$57

Last updated on June 1, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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