Physical Therapists Salary in Los Angeles, CA
BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Median annual salary
$117,000
+15.8% vs national
Median hourly
$56.25
10th percentile
$86,040
90th percentile
$158,540
Employed locally
8,150
National median
$101,020
Compare Physical Therapists salary & buying power
Type a city below to see how Los Angeles, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.
Physical Therapists
inLos Angeles, CA
vsSalary percentile breakdown
Los Angeles economic context
Unemployment rate
5.40%
2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
Median household income
$93,525
2023 • Census ACS
Physical Therapists salary vs area income
125%
Median Physical Therapists salary is 25% above the area median household income
Frequently asked questions
How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Los Angeles, CA is $56.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.96 or more per hour.
Is Los Angeles above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?
The median Physical Therapists salary in Los Angeles, CA is 15.8% 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 Los Angeles?
Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $86,040 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,080.