Physical Therapists Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $134,810 +33.4% vs national
Median hourly $64.81
10th percentile $95,150
90th percentile $161,800
Employed locally 280
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,150
    25th
    $108,560
    50th (median)
    $134,810
    75th
    $145,800
    90th
    $161,800

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 131% Median Physical Therapists salary is 31% 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
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160
    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
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160
    Napa, CA $128,760

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $172,390
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,180
    Pharmacy Technicians $61,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,260
    Emergency Medical Technicians $48,330
    Dental Hygienists $131,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Santa Rosa, CA is $64.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.54 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 33.4% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $95,150 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,560.