Physical Therapists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $137,250 +35.9% vs national
Median hourly $65.98
10th percentile $105,240
90th percentile $175,410
Employed locally 1,350
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $105,240
    25th
    $119,550
    50th (median)
    $137,250
    75th
    $161,390
    90th
    $175,410

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 87% Median Physical Therapists salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Napa, CA $128,760

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Napa, CA $128,760

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in San Jose, CA is $65.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.48 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in San Jose, CA is 35.9% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $105,240 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $119,550.