Physical Therapist Salary in San Diego, CA
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The median physical therapist in the San Diego area earns $113,850 a year ($54.74 an hour), 11% above the U.S. median ($102,760) and 8% below the California median ($124,190). Half of the 2,680 physical therapists there earn between $96,820 and $133,860.
| Annual pay | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,500 | $85,580 | $77,140 |
| 25th percentile | $96,820 | $100,790 | $86,160 |
| Median | $113,850 | $124,190 | $102,760 |
| 75th percentile | $133,860 | $141,260 | $121,160 |
| 90th percentile | $158,700 | $163,960 | $135,140 |
| Average | $114,510 | $122,580 | $105,280 |
| Jobs | 2,680 | 26,580 | 267,330 |
San Diego, CA ranks 6th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($141,980).
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Check my payPhysical therapist pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $141,980
- San Jose, CA: $139,000
- Sacramento, CA: $131,430
- Las Vegas, NV: $116,480
- Dallas, TX: $107,780
- Houston, TX: $107,700
- New York, NY: $107,650
- Seattle, WA: $107,290
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- Nurse Practitioner: $163,860
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.