Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Santa Clara, CA

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Average Physical Therapist Salary

$60.03/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Santa Clara, CA is $60.03 per hour. This is 13% higher than the US average of $52.52.

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$60.03/hour

Santa Clara, CA

13% higher than the US average.

$52.52/hour

United States

How Physical Therapist Salaries in Santa Clara Compare to Other Cities

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Santa Cruz, California

$63/hour

Bakersfield, California

--/hour

Los Angeles, California

$58/hour

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 California average for Physical Therapists is $60 per hour — Berkeley, California pays 12% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Berkeley, California	$67	$79
Roseville, California	$63	$78
Santa Cruz, California	$63	$64
Glendale, California	$62	$72
Antioch, California	$61	$66
Los Angeles, California	$58	$68

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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