Physical Therapist Salary Guide: California
Average Physical Therapist Salary
$57.73/hour
The average salary for a Physical Therapist in California is $57.73 per hour. This is 12% higher than the US average of $50.95.
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Physical Therapist salaries in California compared to National Averages
$57.73/hour
California
12% higher than the US average.
$50.95/hour
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Physical Therapists?
Fresno, California pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $71 per hour, followed by Berkeley, California ($67) and Roseville, California ($63). Berkeley, California has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $79. For comparison, the California average for Physical Therapists is $58 per hour — Fresno, California pays 23% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno, California | $71 | $75 |
| Berkeley, California | $67 | $79 |
| Roseville, California | $63 | $78 |
| Glendale, California | $62 | $72 |
| Marysville, California | $59 | $66 |
| Santa Monica, California | $56 | $63 |
How does the pay for Physical Therapists in California compare to nearby states?
Oregon pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Michigan ($55) and Washington ($55). Oregon also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the California average for Physical Therapists is $58 per hour — Oregon pays 1% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $57 | $65 |
| Michigan | $55 | $58 |
| Washington | $55 | $62 |
| Colorado | $52 | $62 |
| Arizona | $45 | $55 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Physical Therapist jobs in California?
Community Medical Centers pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $63 per hour, followed by PT Solutions Physical Therapy ($60) and Tenet Desert ($59). Adventist Health has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the California average for Physical Therapists is $58 per hour — Community Medical Centers pays 10% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Centers | $63 | $64 |
| PT Solutions Physical Therapy | $60 | $60 |
| Tenet Desert | $59 | $60 |
| Adventist Health | $59 | $71 |
| Confluent Health | $53 | $60 |
| Select Medical | $51 | $61 |
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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