Physical Therapists in California

High-Demand Physical Therapy Career Offers Strong Growth and Excellent Salary Potential

California Salary: $108,000 | National Median: $99,710 | Job Growth: 14% | California Colleges: 50

Physical Therapists Salary Progression

Entry Level: $75,000
Mid-Career: $99,710
Senior Level: $120,000
Top 10%: $130,000

Colleges in California

College	Type	Tuition	Median Earnings
Arizona State University - ASU California Center - Broadway	Public	$11,663	$62,668
Arizona State University - ASU California Center - Grand	Public	$11,663	$62,668
Academy of Art University	Private For-Profit	$30,736	$39,008
Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences	Private Nonprofit	—	—
College of Alameda	Public	$1,258	$42,563
Allan Hancock College	Public	$1,156	$42,786
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles	Private Nonprofit	$40,650	$27,019
Berkeley School of Theology	Private Nonprofit	$2,856	—
American Film Institute Conservatory	Private Nonprofit	—	—
American Beauty College	Private For-Profit	—	$22,481
American Career College-Los Angeles	Private For-Profit	—	$38,430
American River College	Public	$1,288	$40,162
Antelope Valley Community College District	Public	$1,124	$36,526
Art Center College of Design	Private Nonprofit	$54,170	$71,958
Associated Technical College-Los Angeles	Private For-Profit	—	$24,368
Azusa Pacific University	Private Nonprofit	$44,458	$66,677
Bakersfield College	Public	$1,430	$37,291
Barstow Community College	Public	$1,104	$35,104
Bellus Academy-Chula Vista	Private For-Profit	—	$23,576
Bethesda University	Private Nonprofit	$7,220	—
Biola University	Private Nonprofit	$48,984	$56,778
Brownson Technical School	Private For-Profit	—	$68,767
Butte College	Public	$1,356	$41,810
California Institute of Integral Studies	Private Nonprofit	—	$48,848
Cabrillo College	Public	$1,270	$44,114
California Baptist University	Private Nonprofit	$41,228	$61,504
California College of the Arts	Private Nonprofit	$60,226	$49,414
University of California College of the Law-San Francisco	Public	—	—
California Institute of Technology	Private Nonprofit	$65,898	$128,566
California Lutheran University	Private Nonprofit	$52,560	$68,712

Education Paths in California

Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) — 3 years (post-bachelor's), typical cost: $60,000-$150,000 (graduate)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for Physical Therapists in California?

The median salary for Physical Therapists professionals in California is $108,000.

How many Physical Therapists jobs are in California?

There are approximately 25,000 Physical Therapists jobs in California.

What colleges in California prepare you for a Physical Therapists career?

There are 50 colleges in California that can prepare you for this career. Explore each to see relevant programs.

Analysis based on U.S. Department of Education data. Not enrollment advice. Verify information with the institution directly.