Physical Therapists Salary in California
Physical Therapists in California earn a median of $124,190 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $124,190
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($102,760)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 26,580
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,580; the top 10% earn over $163,960. Nationally the range is $77,140 to $135,140.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Occupational Therapists$124,510 median in California
- Nurse Midwives$203,840 median in California
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians$281,590 median in California (broader BLS group)
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$313,890 median in California
- Midwives$75,800 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Athletic Trainers$78,490 median in California
Physical Therapists pay in California
How much do physical therapists make in California?
The median is $124,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,580 and the top 10% earn over $163,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for physical therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+21% vs. the national median of $102,760). Living costs are not included.