Physical Therapists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $130,160 +28.8% vs national
Median hourly $62.58
10th percentile $91,700
90th percentile $158,330
Employed locally 1,620
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $91,700
    25th
    $104,620
    50th (median)
    $130,160
    75th
    $138,670
    90th
    $158,330

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 138% Median Physical Therapists salary is 38% 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
    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
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Napa, CA $128,760

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $169,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,460
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,810
    Pharmacists $173,510
    Dental Hygienists $121,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $80,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Sacramento, CA is $62.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.56 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Sacramento, CA is 28.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $91,700 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,620.