DOL Median (Santa Cruz, CA)
$83,200
vs National
+22.4%
National: $67,995BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$60,072
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$83,200
+22.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$67,995
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physical Therapists in Santa Cruz, CA earns $83,200 in nominal terms, which is 22.4% 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 $60,072 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Santa Cruz, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| REHABCARE GROUP OF CA, LLC | $87,360 | 1 |
| Vibrantcare Rehabilitation, Inc. | $78,062 | 13 |
| VIBRANTCARE OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION OF CALIFORNI | $75,525 | 3 |
| Kindred Rehab Services, LLC | $72,301 | 439 |
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How much does a Physical Therapists make in Santa Cruz, CA?
The median Physical Therapists salary in Santa Cruz, CA is $83,200 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is Santa Cruz, CA a good place to work as a Physical Therapists?
A Physical Therapists in Santa Cruz, CA earns 22.4% more than the national median of $67,995, or $60,072 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.