Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Santa Clarita, CA

Average Physical Therapist Salary

$55.60/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Santa Clarita, CA is $55.60 per hour. This is 5% lower than the California average of $58.26.

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

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

$55.60/hour

Santa Clarita, CA

11% higher than the US average.

$58.26/hour

California

15% higher than the US average.

$49.62/hour

United States

How Physical Therapist Salaries in Santa Clarita Compare to Other Cities

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Los Angeles, California

$57/hour

This is 3% higher than the Santa Clarita average of $55.60.

Santa Cruz, California

$63/hour

This is 11% higher than the Santa Clarita average of $55.60.

Phoenix, Arizona

$39/hour

This is 43% lower than the Santa Clarita average of $55.60.

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 Clarita, CA average for Therapists is $56 per hour — Berkeley, California pays 21% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Berkeley, California$67$79
Roseville, California$63$78
Santa Cruz, California$63$64
Glendale, California$62$72
Marysville, California$59$66

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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