Physical Therapists Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $99,700 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.93
10th percentile $82,780
90th percentile $150,280
Employed locally 190
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,780
    25th
    $97,980
    50th (median)
    $99,700
    75th
    $127,160
    90th
    $150,280

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 107% Median Physical Therapists salary is 7% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,500
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,880
    Pharmacists $170,480
    Dental Hygienists $121,100
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $49,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $47.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.44 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 1.3% below 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $82,780 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,980.