Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Fresno, CA

Q: What cities in California pay the most for Physical Therapists?

Modesto is currently the highest paying city in California for Physical Therapist jobs, paying up to $76/hr. This is 14% higher than the average pay for Physical Therapist roles in California. Other top paying cities include Berkeley, paying up to $79/hr, Roseville, paying up to $78/hr, and Santa Cruz, paying up to $64/hr.

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Average Physical Therapist Salary

$62.71/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Fresno, CA is $62.71 per hour. This is 12% higher than the California average of $55.02.

Last updated on February 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$62.71/hour

Fresno, CA

21% higher than the US average.

$55.02/hour

California

9% higher than the US average.

$49.86/hour

United States

How Physical Therapist Salaries in Fresno Compare to Other Cities

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Los Angeles, California

$57/hour

This is 11% lower than the Fresno average of $62.71.

Tucson, Arizona

$41/hour

This is 53% lower than the Fresno average of $62.71.

Fort Worth, Texas

$50/hour

This is 25% lower than the Fresno average of $62.71.

What cities in California pay the most for Physical Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Berkeley, California	$67	$79
Roseville, California	$63	$78
Glendale, California	$62	$72
Los Angeles, California	$57	$70
Sacramento, California	$55	$75

Last updated on February 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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