Physical Therapists in California
Considering a career as a Physical Therapist in California?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Physical Therapists in California are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Physical Therapists in California is growing faster than average.
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Physical Therapists in California earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Physical Therapist Career?
- Health Professions
- Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist
How Many Physical Therapists Work in California?
In 2018, there were 20,630 Physical Therapists working in the state.
There were 20,450 Physical Therapists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 180 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 2,850 Physical Therapists working in it, which means California has more Physical Therapists than average.
Job Projections for California
Jobs for Physical Therapists in this state are growing at a rate of 28.8% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 28.0%.
California Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 1,640 annual job openings, and a total of 28,200 jobs for California Physical Therapists in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 17,700 annual jobs and 306,900 total jobs in 2026.
What do Physical Therapists Make in California?
In 2018 wages for Physical Therapists ranged from $65,780 to $128,420 with $97,610 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $31.63 to $61.74. The median hourly rate was $46.93.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $46.02 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.91.
The median salary in California is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top California Metros for Physical Therapists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Physical Therapists.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 8,130 | $96,640 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | 2,680 | $99,420 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad, CA | 1,910 | $91,670 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 1,290 | $102,150 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 1,130 | $102,350 |
| Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA | 1,100 | $101,770 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | 630 | $86,280 |
| Fresno, CA | 500 | $92,320 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 340 | $104,140 |
| Vallejo-Fairfield, CA | 300 | $104,800 |
| Modesto, CA | 270 | $96,850 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 260 | $98,300 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | 250 | $90,640 |
| Salinas, CA | 240 | $108,100 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | 190 | $99,300 |
| Visalia-Porterville, CA | 160 | $107,750 |
| Chico, CA | 140 | $106,240 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA | 130 | $96,540 |
| Redding, CA | 110 | $98,450 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | 110 | $112,890 |
| Napa, CA | 80 | $95,860 |
| Merced, CA | 70 | $100,030 |
| Yuba City, CA | 40 | $104,010 |
| Madera, CA | 30 | $101,970 |
Top States for Physical Therapists Employment
The table below shows the states where most Physical Therapists work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 20,630 | $97,610 |
| New York | 16,660 | $85,100 |
| Texas | 16,120 | $91,060 |
| Florida | 12,750 | $87,840 |
| Pennsylvania | 11,720 | $84,620 |
| Illinois | 10,750 | $88,970 |
| Massachusetts | 8,320 | $92,060 |
| Michigan | 7,970 | $88,940 |
| Ohio | 7,570 | $86,970 |
| New Jersey | 7,560 | $95,690 |
| Virginia | 6,470 | $90,960 |
| North Carolina | 6,110 | $86,600 |
| Colorado | 5,250 | $81,460 |
| Washington | 5,210 | $86,090 |
| Wisconsin | 5,040 | $85,430 |
| Georgia | 5,000 | $86,310 |
| Indiana | 4,920 | $83,100 |
| Maryland | 4,860 | $89,020 |
| Minnesota | 4,740 | $85,100 |
| Tennessee | 4,580 | $85,240 |
Below are the states where Physical Therapists get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Nevada | $97,950 |
| California | $97,610 |
| Alaska | $96,660 |
| New Jersey | $95,690 |
| Connecticut | $94,790 |
| New Mexico | $93,250 |
| Delaware | $93,160 |
| Massachusetts | $92,060 |
| Texas | $91,060 |
| Virginia | $90,960 |
Related Careers in California
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| Occupation | California Employment Total |
|---|---|
| Respiratory Therapists | 17,260 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 13,220 |
| Occupational Therapists | 9,580 |
| Recreational Therapists | 1,630 |
| Radiation Therapists | 1,060 |
| Exercise Physiologists | 480 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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