Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Santa Cruz, CA
Average Physical Therapist Salary
$62.73/hour
The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Santa Cruz, CA is $62.73 per hour. This is 4% lower than the California average of $64.99.
Last updated on November 18, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Physical Therapist salaries in Santa Cruz, CA compared to State and National Averages
$62.73/hour
Santa Cruz, CA
12% higher than the US average.
$64.99/hour
California
15% higher than the US average.
$54.93/hour
United States
How Physical Therapist Salaries in Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities
How Physical Therapist Salaries in Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities
Tucson, Arizona
$51/hour
This is 22% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $62.73.
Sierra Vista, Arizona
$56/hour
This is 13% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $62.73.
Los Alamos, New Mexico
--/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 Santa Cruz, CA average for Therapists is $63 per hour — Berkeley, California pays 7% more.
| 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 18, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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