Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Bakersfield, CA

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Average Physical Therapist Salary

$61.61/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Bakersfield, CA is $61.61 per hour. This is 19% higher than the US average of $49.87.

Last updated on October 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Physical Therapist salaries in Bakersfield, CA compared to State and National Averages

$61.61/hour

Bakersfield, CA

19% higher than the US average.

$49.87/hour

United States

How Physical Therapist Salaries in Bakersfield Compare to Other Cities

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Marysville, California

$59/hour

Tucson, Arizona

$43/hour

San Antonio, Texas

$44/hour

What cities in California pay the most for Physical Therapists?

Berkeley, California pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $67 per hour, followed by Fresno, California ($67) and Roseville, California ($63). Berkeley, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $79. For comparison, the California average for Physical Therapists is $62 per hour — Berkeley, California pays 9% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Berkeley, California	$67	$79
Fresno, California	$67	$75
Roseville, California	$63	$78
Glendale, California	$62	$72
Marysville, California	$59	$66
Los Angeles, California	$56	$71

Last updated on October 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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