Physical Therapist Jobs in California
Physical Therapist Jobs in California with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.
1,874+ positions available
1,874+ Physical Therapist Jobs in California Available Now
These 1,167 roles pay ~$132k median with 4.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution1167 jobs · 231 employers
Annual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution1167 jobs · 231 employers
Higher = better work-life balance
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How California Compares for Physical Therapist Pay
California against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own physical therapist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Physical Therapist roles in California advertise $24k above the $92k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $118k.
| State | Median pay | vs CA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (this page) | $116k | — | 5.5/10 | 3970 |
| Alaska#1 | $118k | +$2k | 5.5/10 | 110 |
| Hawaii#3 | $105k | −$11k | 5.1/10 | 181 |
| Vermont#4 | $104k | −$13k | 5.5/10 | 130 |
| District of Columbia#5 | $103k | −$13k | 5.6/10 | 43 |
| Oregonborders | $99k | −$17k | 5.5/10 | 688 |
| Nevadaborders | $98k | −$18k | 5.3/10 | 255 |
| Arizonaborders | $92k | −$24k | 5.8/10 | 1250 |
“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Physical Therapist Jobs in California: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
California offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking physical therapist jobs in california. With 1,874+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Physical Therapist Jobs in California on this page have an average score of 2.9/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for physical therapist jobs in california include People Well Staffing, Kaweah Health. Positions span physical therapist jobs california. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for physical therapist jobs in california, BetterHelp (score: 95.2/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $104K, trending up 2.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 26,764+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Physical Therapist jobs in California.
How much do physical therapists earn in California?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physical therapists. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid physical therapists jobs available?
Some physical therapists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which physical therapists jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every physical therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring physical therapists in California right now?
Employers currently hiring for physical therapist roles include People Well Staffing, Kaweah Health. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many physical therapist jobs in california are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 1,874 physical therapists positions in California listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Physical Therapist Jobs in California
FeldCare Connects169 open roles here · WLB 75/100
EmpowerMe Wellness79 open roles here · WLB 72/100PACS71 open roles here · WLB 79/100
Learning Services57 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Interface Rehab51 open roles here · WLB 75/100Concentra49 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Select Physical Therapy49 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation41 open roles here · WLB 75/100