Physical Therapists Salary in Fresno, CA

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

Median annual salary $120,430 +19.2% vs national
Median hourly $57.90
10th percentile $86,550
90th percentile $137,890
Employed locally 600
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,550
    25th
    $101,550
    50th (median)
    $120,430
    75th
    $134,840
    90th
    $137,890

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 168% Median Physical Therapists salary is 68% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $126,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,340
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,250
    Pharmacists $164,520
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $50,070
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $103,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Fresno, CA is $57.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.64 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Fresno, CA is 19.2% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $86,550 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,550.