Physical Therapist jobs in California

455 open Physical Therapist jobs from staffing agencies — median pay $49.77/hour, 17% below the typical Physical Therapist wage in California.

Open jobs
455
Agencies hiring
8
Median pay in listings
$49.77/hour
Pay range
$31.29 – $121/hour
Median wage in California (BLS)
$59.71/hour
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Traveling Opportunity in CA for Physical Therapist New

CompHealth Castro Valley, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 1 day ago
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CA Facility Is Searching for a Traveling Physical Therapist

CompHealth San Bruno, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 2 days ago
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Traveling Opportunity in CA for Physical Therapist

CompHealth Concord, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 2 days ago
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A California Facility Seeks a Traveling Physical Therapist

CompHealth Hesperia, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 2 days ago
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A Facility in California Is Looking for a Traveling Physical Therapist

CompHealth San Jose, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 2 days ago
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Traveling Job in CA for Physical Therapist

CompHealth Southern Coastal, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 2 days ago
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A CA Facility Is Seeking a Traveling Physical Therapist

CompHealth Southern Coastal, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 2 days ago
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A CA Facility Needs a Locums Physical Therapist

CompHealth Santa Rosa, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 2 days ago
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Facility in CA Seeks a Traveling Physical Therapist

CompHealth Mission Viejo, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 2 days ago
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A CA Facility Is Searching for a Traveling Physical Therapist

CompHealth Santa Rosa, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 2 days ago
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A Traveling Physical Therapist Is Needed in California

CompHealth San Jose, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 2 days ago
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A Physical Therapist Is Wanted for Traveling Help in CA

CompHealth San Jose, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 2 days ago
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A Traveling Physical Therapist Is Wanted in CA

CompHealth Northridge, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 2 days ago
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Health Advocates Network Ukiah, CA Contract Hiring bonus up to $250 3 days ago
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Health Advocates Network Mission Viejo, CA Contract Hiring bonus up to $250 3 days ago
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Health Advocates Network Ukiah, CA Contract Hiring bonus up to $250 3 days ago
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Health Advocates Network Clearlake, CA Contract Hiring bonus up to $250 3 days ago
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Health Advocates Network Ukiah, CA Contract Hiring bonus up to $250 3 days ago
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Health Advocates Network Sonora, CA Contract Hiring bonus up to $250 3 days ago
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Health Advocates Network Tehachapi, CA Contract Hiring bonus up to $250 3 days ago
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Traveling Physical Therapist Is Needed in California

CompHealth San Jose, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 3 days ago
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California Facility Needs a Traveling Physical Therapist

CompHealth Los Gatos, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 3 days ago
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Traveling Physical Therapist Is Needed in California

CompHealth Los Gatos, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 3 days ago
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Traveling Opportunity in CA for Physical Therapist

CompHealth West Hills, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 3 days ago
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Physical Therapist Is Needed for Traveling Coverage in CA

CompHealth West Hills, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 3 days ago
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Traveling Position in CA for Physical Therapist

CompHealth Sacramento, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 3 days ago
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A California Facility Needs a Traveling Physical Therapist

CompHealth Petaluma, CA Therapy Hiring bonus up to $1,000 3 days ago
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Health Advocates Network Los Angeles, CA Contract Hiring bonus up to $250 4 days ago
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Health Advocates Network Los Angeles, CA Contract Hiring bonus up to $250 4 days ago
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Physical Therapist pay in California

The median wage for Physical Therapist jobs in California is $59.71 per hour ($124,197 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $49.77/hour, from $31.29 to $121. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.

License and requirements

Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from California; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.

Agencies hiring for Physical Therapist jobs in California

AgencyOpen jobsMedian pay
CompHealth190$35.78/hr
AHS Staffing85$58.66/hr
TLC Nursing & Allied59$69.92/hr
Health Advocates Network56$65.70/hr
Atlas MedStaff23$63.64/hr
Care Team Solutions20$64.24/hr
GHR Healthcare15$59.31/hr
MAS Medical Staffing7$60.38/hr

Cities with the most Physical Therapist jobs

Apple Valley (19), Stockton (18), Santa Rosa (17), Bakersfield (17), Sacramento (15), Los Angeles (14), Redding (13), San Jose (12), Salinas (10), Petaluma (10), Oakland (10), Ukiah (9)

FAQ

How much does a Physical Therapist make in California?

The median wage for Physical Therapist jobs in California is $59.71 per hour (about $124,197 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Physical Therapist jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $49.77 per hour.

How many Physical Therapist jobs are open in California?

455 Physical Therapist jobs from 8 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.

What license do I need?

Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from California; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.