DOL Median (California)
$85,280
vs National
+25.4%
National: $67,995BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,574
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$85,280
+25.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$67,995
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physical Therapists in California earns $85,280 in nominal terms, which is 25.4% 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 $61,574 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN HOME HEALTH CARE LLC | $176,800 | 1 |
| South City Physical Therapy | $135,200 | 2 |
| ABILITY PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES, INC | $124,800 | 2 |
| BILBERRY HOLDINGS, LLC | $121,580 | 2 |
| AMEDISYS INC | $117,686 | 1 |
| Pathways Home Health and Hospice | $115,835 | 4 |
| County of Monterey | $115,700 | 4 |
| Sun Mar Rehabilitation Services, LLC | $114,400 | 3 |
| LAX REHABILITATION CENTER INC. | $114,400 | 3 |
| Asian American Home Care, Inc. | $114,400 | 2 |
| FOUR SEASONS HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER, LP | $112,320 | 1 |
| GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, L.P | $110,698 | 3 |
| Western Health Resources | $110,261 | 1 |
| Advance Rehab Services, Inc | $110,240 | 1 |
| JEFFREY PINES HOLDINGS, LLC | $108,160 | 2 |
| EVA CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY INC. | $107,120 | 2 |
| Dignity Health | $106,390 | 3 |
| UCSF Medical Center | $105,040 | 4 |
| GOLDEN OAKS HOLDINGS, LLC | $104,458 | 1 |
| Hollywood Health System, Inc. | $104,300 | 2 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Physical Therapists
SUGAR LOAF, NY · $145,600SCARSDALE, NE · $137,987Clarksville, TN · $137,500South San Francisco, CA · $135,200Brighton, MA · $131,154Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Physical Therapists make in California?
The median Physical Therapists salary in California is $85,280 based on 1,084 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Physical Therapists?
A Physical Therapists in California earns 25.4% more than the national median of $67,995, or $61,574 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.