Physical Therapist Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS OEWS data · May 2024 survey

$155,000 Median Annual Salary +55.5% vs national avg

Salary Range for Physical Therapist in San Francisco, CA

Entry Level $105,000 0–3 years experience
25th Percentile $121,000 Bottom quarter
Median (P50) $155,000 Midpoint salary
75th Percentile $198,000 Upper quarter
90th Percentile $240,000 Top earners
Senior Level $225,000 10+ years experience
Salary distribution vs. national range
This city: $155,000 National: $99,710
Percentile salary distribution — P25 to P75 with median
Physical Therapist salary range in San Francisco, CA: $121,000 (P25) to $198,000 (P75), median $155,000
P25–P75 range Median

Last updated: May 2024 · Source: BLS OEWS

Hourly Rate Equivalent

At a median salary of $155,000/year, a full-time Physical Therapist in San Francisco, CA earns approximately $74.52/hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year (40 hrs/week × 52 weeks).

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Physical Therapist Salaries in Other Cities

Washington, DC $140,000 +40.4% vs avg New York, NY $131,000 +31.4% vs avg Miami, FL $127,000 +27.4% vs avg Seattle, WA $123,000 +23.4% vs avg Los Angeles, CA $119,000 +19.3% vs avg Boston, MA $119,000 +19.3% vs avg

Other Salaries in San Francisco, CA

Physician (Family) $334,000 +49.3% vs avg Marketing Manager $236,000 +50.7% vs avg Sales Manager $210,000 +54.9% vs avg Software Developer $205,000 +55% vs avg Lawyer $205,000 +40.6% vs avg HR Manager $192,000 +40.8% vs avg

About This Salary Data

The Physical Therapist salary figures for San Francisco, CA (SOC code 29-1123) are derived from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey (May 2024 release). The OEWS program produces annual estimates of employment and wages for over 800 occupations across all industries.

The national median for Physical Therapists is $99,710/year. Salaries in San Francisco, CA are 55.5% above this national benchmark.

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