Physical Therapist Salary in California
Based on 24K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$123,300
$59.279/hr
vs National Average
$99,884
+23.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$82K – $161K
24K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Physical Therapist in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,910 |
| 25th percentile | $99,100 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $123,300 |
| 75th percentile | $137,250 |
| 90th percentile | $161,230 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physical Therapist in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $108,230 |
| 2023 | $115,550 |
| 2024 | $123,300 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $108,230 | $94,188 |
| 2023 | $115,550 | $97,485 |
| 2024 | $123,300 | $99,884 |