DOL Median (Palo Alto, CA)
$86,434
vs National
+27.1%
National: $67,995BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$62,408
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$86,434
+27.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$67,995
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physical Therapists in Palo Alto, CA earns $86,434 in nominal terms, which is 27.1% 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 $62,408 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Palo Alto, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ORTHOPAEDIC & NEUROLOGICAL REHAB, INC. | $91,437 | 27 |
| Rehab Alliance | $89,440 | 4 |
| Orthopaedic & Neurological Rehabilitation, Inc. | $87,766 | 6 |
| RehabCare Group East, LLC | $76,960 | 673 |
| ITRACE FOUNDAITON, INC. | $65,468 | 376 |
| Management Health Systems, LLC | $64,480 | 1,866 |
| ITRACE FOUNDATION INC | $62,400 | 611 |
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How much does a Physical Therapists make in Palo Alto, CA?
The median Physical Therapists salary in Palo Alto, CA is $86,434 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is Palo Alto, CA a good place to work as a Physical Therapists?
A Physical Therapists in Palo Alto, CA earns 27.1% more than the national median of $67,995, or $62,408 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.