Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Chula Vista, CA

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Average Physical Therapist Salary

$57.64/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Chula Vista, CA is $57.64 per hour. This is 16% higher than the US average of $48.19.

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$57.64/hour

Chula Vista, CA

16% higher than the US average.

$48.19/hour

United States

How Physical Therapist Salaries in Chula Vista Compare to Other Cities

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Los Angeles, California

$56/hour

Phoenix, Arizona

$41/hour

Mesa, Arizona

$51/hour

What cities in California pay the most for Physical Therapists?

Fresno, California pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $69 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 21% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Fresno, California	$69	$75
Berkeley, California	$67	$79
Roseville, California	$63	$78
Glendale, California	$62	$72
Marysville, California	$59	$66
Santa Monica, California	$56	$63

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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