California

Physical Therapists Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$122,580
+16.4% vs national
Hourly Wage
$58.93
 
10th Percentile
$85,580
Entry level
90th Percentile
$163,960
Senior level
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Salary Range

Physical Therapists in California earn between $85,580 and $163,960, with a mean of $122,580. The national average for this role is $105,283.

$122,580 mean
10th Percentile$85,58090th Percentile$163,960

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$122,580
National Average$105,283
Nevada$120,700
Alaska$115,830
New Jersey$114,550
District of Columbia$112,400
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.