DOL Median (Bakersfield, CA)
$77,646
vs National
+14.2%
National: $67,995BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$56,062
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$77,646
+14.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$67,995
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physical Therapists in Bakersfield, CA earns $77,646 in nominal terms, which is 14.2% above the national average of $67,995. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $56,062 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Bakersfield, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Western Health Resources | $110,261 | 1 |
| BMR HEALTH SPED SERVICES | $92,340 | 3 |
| U.S. HEALTHWORKS HOLDING CO, INC. | $91,005 | 10 |
| Premier Rehab Services LLC | $83,340 | 23 |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | $79,040 | 420 |
| Intergro Resources Inc. | $79,009 | 39 |
| HEALTHSOUTH BAKERSFIELD REHABILITATION HOSPITAL | $75,442 | 4 |
| AUM PHYSICAL THERAPY & YOGA CENTER INC | $68,515 | 2 |
| Management Health Systems, LLC | $64,480 | 1,866 |
| ACCESS THERAPIES | $59,821 | 306 |
| HEALTHSOUTH BAKERSFIELD REHABILITATION HOSPITAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Physical Therapists make in Bakersfield, CA?
The median Physical Therapists salary in Bakersfield, CA is $77,646 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Bakersfield, CA a good place to work as a Physical Therapists?
A Physical Therapists in Bakersfield, CA earns 14.2% more than the national median of $67,995, or $56,062 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.