Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Santa Monica, CA

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Average Physical Therapist Salary

$56.07/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Santa Monica, CA is $56.07 per hour. This is 9% lower than the California average of $61.16.

Last updated on September 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$56.07/hour

Santa Monica, CA

13% higher than the US average.

$61.16/hour

California

21% higher than the US average.

$48.53/hour

United States

How Physical Therapist Salaries in Santa Monica Compare to Other Cities

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Marysville, California

$59/hour

This is 5% higher than the Santa Monica average of $56.07.

Tucson, Arizona

$44/hour

This is 29% lower than the Santa Monica average of $56.07.

San Antonio, Texas

$44/hour

This is 27% lower than the Santa Monica average of $56.07.

What cities in California pay the most for Physical Therapists?

Berkeley, California pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $67 per hour, followed by Fresno, California ($64) and Glendale, California ($62). Berkeley, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $79. For comparison, the Santa Monica, CA average for Therapists is $56 per hour — Berkeley, California pays 20% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Berkeley, California	$67	$79
Fresno, California	$64	$75
Glendale, California	$62	$72
Marysville, California	$59	$66
Santa Monica, California	$56	$63

What are the highest paying Agencies for Physical Therapist jobs in Santa Monica?

Only Confluent Health reports pay data for Physical Therapists, averaging $57 per hour. For comparison, the Santa Monica, CA average for Therapists is $56 per hour — Confluent Health pays 1% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Confluent Health	$57	$57

Last updated on September 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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