Physical Therapist salary in California
The median annual wage for physical therapists in California is $124,190, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $102,760. California ranks 1 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$124,190
25th percentile
$100,790
75th percentile
$141,260
90th percentile
$163,960
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in California | 26,580 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in California | $122,580 |
| National median | $102,760 |
| National employment | 267,330 |
Metro areas in California
- San Francisco, CA: median $141,980
- Los Angeles, CA: median $108,170
- San Diego, CA: median $113,850
States with similar pay for physical therapists
- Alaska: median $115,280
- New Jersey: median $112,140
- Nevada: median $111,250
- Maryland: median $106,890
- New Mexico: median $106,880
- Washington: median $105,950
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Physical Therapists" (29-1123), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.