Physical Therapists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $122,590 +21.4% vs national
Median hourly $58.94
10th percentile $86,140
90th percentile $151,470
Employed locally 340
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,140
    25th
    $98,650
    50th (median)
    $122,590
    75th
    $133,600
    90th
    $151,470

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 181% Median Physical Therapists salary is 81% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$127,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$74,580
    Pharmacy Technicians$48,680
    Pharmacists$162,340
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$51,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$88,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Bakersfield, CA is $58.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.18 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 21.4% above the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapists in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $86,140 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,650.