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Physical therapist salary in California

How much does a Physical Therapist make in California?

Average base salary

$64.09
17%
above national average
Average $64.09
Low $43.34
High $94.77

The average salary for a physical therapist is $64.09 per hour in California. 28.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 19, 2026).

Physical Therapist job openings in California

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Physical Therapist I - EACE
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine3.6out of 5 stars.
San Diego, CA
$77,600 - $98,000 a year
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Physical Therapist in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Curative Talent
 
$475,000per year
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TheKey
 
$388,960per year
United Home Health
 
$332,800per year
Premier Home Health Care Servi...
 
$322,400per year
US Nursing
 
$312,000per year
Telecare Corporation
 
$291,200per year

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Highest paying cities for Physical Therapists near California

  1. Oakland, CA
    $85.26 per hour
  2. Santa Cruz, CA
    $75.97 per hour
  3. San Jose, CA
    $69.21 per hour
  4. San Francisco, CA
    $67.22 per hour
  5. Stockton, CA
    $66.20 per hour

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The average salary for a Physical Therapist is $64.09 per hour in California. This figure is based on 28.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 19, 2026.

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Physical Therapist salaries in California typically range between a low of $43.34 and a high of $94.77 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Physical Therapist in California include Oakland, CA at $85.26 per hour, Santa Cruz, CA at $75.97 per hour, and San Jose, CA at $69.21 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Physical Therapist in California include Curative Talent ($475,000 per year) and TheKey ($388,960 per year).

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