DOL Median (San Diego, CA)
$87,360
vs National
+28.5%
National: $67,995BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$63,076
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$87,360
+28.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$67,995
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physical Therapists in San Diego, CA earns $87,360 in nominal terms, which is 28.5% 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 $63,076 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Diego, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SUSAN J. HARRIS INC DBA THERAPY SPECIALISTS | $101,920 | 1 |
| SUASAN J. HARRIS, INC | $100,000 | 1 |
| SUSAN J HARRIS INC | $97,760 | 8 |
| ADVANTAGE REHAB SOLUTIONS, LLC | $92,040 | 1 |
| HALLMARK REHABILITATION GP LLC | $91,520 | 64 |
| Interface Rehab, Inc. | $89,440 | 150 |
| Family Health Centers of San Diego, Inc. | $76,687 | 2 |
| Kindred Rehab Services, LLC | $72,301 | 439 |
| NIATA HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS INC. | $65,541 | 1 |
| Ability Works Rehab Services, LLC | $65,000 | 157 |
| THERAPY SPECIALISTS | N/A | 5 |
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How much does a Physical Therapists make in San Diego, CA?
The median Physical Therapists salary in San Diego, CA is $87,360 based on 17 DOL filings.
Is San Diego, CA a good place to work as a Physical Therapists?
A Physical Therapists in San Diego, CA earns 28.5% more than the national median of $67,995, or $63,076 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.