DOL Median (San Jose, CA)
$89,720
vs National
+32%
National: $67,995BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$64,780
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$89,720
+32% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$67,995
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physical Therapists in San Jose, CA earns $89,720 in nominal terms, which is 32% 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 $64,780 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Jose, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ABILITY PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES, INC | $124,800 | 2 |
| Asian American Home Care, Inc. | $114,400 | 2 |
| GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, L.P | $110,698 | 3 |
| COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA-SANTA CLARA VLY MED CTR | $99,258 | 1 |
| Professional Healthcare at Home, LLC | $95,680 | 2 |
| Theragen LLC | $94,380 | 14 |
| B E S T PHYSICAL THERAPY, APC | $93,600 | 1 |
| GATEWAYS REHABILITATION, LLC | $92,560 | 11 |
| Rehab Specialists California, LLC | $91,520 | 21 |
| ORTHOPAEDIC & NEUROLOGICAL REHAB, INC. | $91,437 | 27 |
| AQUINAS CORPORATION | $91,021 | 1 |
| U.S. HEALTHWORKS HOLDING CO, INC. | $91,005 | 10 |
| HAHN/WILLIAMSON PHYSICAL THERAPY | $90,480 | 2 |
| GOLDEN HILLS ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. | $89,440 | 1 |
| HAWTHORNE HOLDINGS LLC | $89,440 | 3 |
| Gentiva Health Services Inc. | $87,275 | 16 |
| WILLIAMSON PHYSICAL THERAPY | $86,320 | 2 |
| UNITED HEALTH CARE STAFFING INC | $82,320 | 28 |
| Amedisys Holding LLC | $80,871 | 48 |
| Sterling Physical Therapy P.C. | $80,000 | 4 |
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How much does a Physical Therapists make in San Jose, CA?
The median Physical Therapists salary in San Jose, CA is $89,720 based on 62 DOL filings.
Is San Jose, CA a good place to work as a Physical Therapists?
A Physical Therapists in San Jose, CA earns 32% more than the national median of $67,995, or $64,780 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.