Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Fresno, CA

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Average Physical Therapist Salary

$69.27/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Fresno, CA is $69.27 per hour. This is 6% higher than the California average of $64.93.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$69.27/hour

Fresno, CA

22% higher than the US average.

$64.93/hour

California

17% higher than the US average.

$53.98/hour

United States

How Physical Therapist Salaries in Fresno Compare to Other Cities

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Santa Cruz, California

$63/hour

This is 10% lower than the Fresno average of $69.27.

Tucson, Arizona

$51/hour

This is 35% lower than the Fresno average of $69.27.

Sierra Vista, Arizona

$56/hour

This is 24% lower than the Fresno average of $69.27.

What cities in California pay the most for Physical Therapists?

Berkeley, California pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $67 per hour, followed by Roseville, California ($63) and Santa Cruz, California ($63). Berkeley, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $79. For comparison, the Fresno, CA average for Therapists is $69 per hour — Berkeley, California pays 3% less.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Berkeley, California	$67	$79
Roseville, California	$63	$78
Santa Cruz, California	$63	$64
Los Angeles, California	$62	$68
Glendale, California	$62	$72
Antioch, California	$61	$66

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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