This page provides you with a complete overview of the Physical Therapy field in the state of California. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring a Physical Therapist and more.
Average Salary of California Physical Therapists
According to Indeed.com, a Physical Therapist in California saw a experience a large number of companies posting over 501 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Commission, and Internship while the most common level of experience required for a Physical Therapist in California job was Entry Level.
| In USD as of September 26, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| California Physical Therapist | $95,000  |
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Average Physical Therapist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Physical Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Genesis Healthcare, Sunbelt Staffing, TherapyTravelers, Therapeutic Resources, and Every Child Achieves offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Commission, and Internship with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
Additional Salaries of Physical Therapists
In this section explore additional details on common types of physical therapy jobs:
- Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist
- Geriatric Physical Therapist
- Neurological Physical Therapist
- Orthopedic Physical Therapist
- Outpatient Physical Therapist
- Pediatric Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist
- Sports Physical Therapist
- Staff Physical Therapist
- Vestibular Physical Therapist
- Wound Care Physical Therapist
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist | $66,000 |
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Average Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were SHASTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Universal Health Services, Infinity Rehab, Corona Regional Medical Center, and San Diego Center for Children offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Commission with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Geriatric Physical Therapist | $88,000 |
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Average Geriatric Physical Therapist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Geriatric Physical Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Tri-City Medical Center, ReadyNurse Staffing Services, University of California San Francisco Medical Center, Mercy San Juan Medical Center, and AFFIRMA Rehabilitation offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Neurological Physical Therapist | $84,000 |
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Average Neurological Physical Therapist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Neurological Physical Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were ResCare, Clinical Management Consultants, BioMechanics Home Therapy, Mercy San Juan Medical Center, and InSearch Medical offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, and Commission with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Orthopedic Physical Therapist | $87,000 |
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Average Orthopedic Physical Therapist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Orthopedic Physical Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Ensign Therapy, United Health Care Staffing, 1 Legacy, InSearch Medical, and U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Outpatient Physical Therapist | $95,000 |
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Average Outpatient Physical Therapist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Outpatient Physical Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were InSearch Medical, 1 Legacy, Supplemental Health Care, Preferred Healthcare, and Burger Rehabilitation Systems, Inc. offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Commission, and Internship with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Pediatric Physical Therapist | $95,000 |
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Average Pediatric Physical Therapist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Pediatric Physical Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Therapista, Total Education Solutions, Corona Regional Medical Center, ITS Integrated Therapy Solutions, and FeldCare Connects offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Commission with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Physical Therapist | $95,000 |
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Average Physical Therapist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Physical Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Genesis Healthcare, Sunbelt Staffing, TherapyTravelers, Therapeutic Resources, and Every Child Achieves offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Commission, and Internship with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Sports Physical Therapist | $95,000 |
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Average Sports Physical Therapist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Sports Physical Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were The People Link Corp, West Coast Spine and Sports Physical Therapy, Seneca Family of Agencies, Kaiser Permanente, and Active Wellness LLC. offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Staff Physical Therapist | $90,000 |
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Average Staff Physical Therapist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Staff Physical Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were United Health Care Staffing, Kaiser Permanente, 1 Legacy, Pacific Clinics, and Ability Therapy, Inc. offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Internship, and Commission with Senior Level, Mid Level, and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Vestibular Physical Therapist | $82,000 |
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Average Vestibular Physical Therapist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Vestibular Physical Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were The People Link Corp, Spring Hill Physical Therapy, Physiotherapy Associates, Kaiser Permanente, and Arroyo Physical Therapy & Total Rehab offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Wound Care Physical Therapist | $89,000 |
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Average Wound Care Physical Therapist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Wound Care Physical Therapist salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Lovecare Home Health, Providence Health & Services, Cell Staff, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, and San Joaquin Community Hospital offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
Top Employers of California Physical Therapist’s
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 10,139 jobs for a California Physical Therapist with most employers looking for Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* |
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| TherapyTravelers | 494 jobs |
| Therapeutic Resources | 321 jobs |
| Every Child Achieves | 318 jobs |
| Supplemental Health Care | 234 jobs |
| Advanced Travel Therapy | 187 jobs |
| Intergro Resources Inc | 177 jobs |
| RehabCare Group | 174 jobs |
| Interface Rehab, Inc. | 156 jobs |
| InSearch Medical | 137 jobs |
| Kaiser Permanente | 131 jobs |
| Preferred Healthcare | 129 jobs |
| Massage Envy | 126 jobs |
| MAS Medical Staffing | 108 jobs |
| Genesis Healthcare | 95 jobs |
| Sunbelt Staffing | 95 jobs |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 10,139 Physical Therapist jobs in California.
| City | # Jobs Available* |
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| Los Angeles, CA | 429 jobs |
| Bakersfield, CA | 215 jobs |
| San Diego, CA | 212 jobs |
| Fresno, CA | 204 jobs |
| Oakland, CA | 197 jobs |
| San Jose, CA | 189 jobs |
| San Francisco, CA | 161 jobs |
| Sacramento, CA | 158 jobs |
| Modesto, CA | 106 jobs |
| Chico, CA | 98 jobs |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 89 jobs |
| Riverside, CA | 85 jobs |
| Redding, CA | 85 jobs |
| Long Beach, CA | 83 jobs |
Get More Information
- Welcome to the Physical Therapy Board of California
- Physical Therapy Board of California – ptbc.ca.gov
- Medical Therapy Program – California Department of Health …
*Indicates number of job postings as of September, 2016.
