Physical Therapists Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $131,370 +30% vs national
Median hourly $63.16
10th percentile $85,760
90th percentile $138,340
Employed locally 160
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,760
    25th
    $104,940
    50th (median)
    $131,370
    75th
    $138,340
    90th
    $138,340

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 192% Median Physical Therapists salary is 92% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160
    Napa, CA $128,760

    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160
    Napa, CA $128,760

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $141,720
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,770
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $52,200
    Pharmacists $171,200
    Nurse Practitioners $159,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Chico, CA is $63.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.69 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Chico, CA is 30% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $85,760 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,940.