Physical Therapists salary
in Modesto, CA
Physical Therapists in the Modesto, CA metro earn a median of $126,600 a year, based on BLS estimates for 400 jobs (May 2025). That is 23% above the U.S. median of $102,760 and 2% above the CA statewide median of $124,190. It ranks #7 of 240 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE400 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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PHYSICAL THERAPISTS PAY IN OTHER CA METROS
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CAmedian $141,980
- Vallejo, CAmedian $141,530
- Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CAmedian $140,100
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CAmedian $139,000
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CAmedian $131,430
- Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CAmedian $128,680
- Bakersfield-Delano, CAmedian $125,490
- Stockton-Lodi, CAmedian $124,260
Questions
What is the average Physical Therapists salary in Modesto?
The BLS median is $126,600 a year (May 2025). Half of the 400 jobs pay between $103,430 and $142,090. The 10th percentile is $87,730 and the 90th is $163,360.
Is Modesto a high-paying metro for Physical Therapists?
That is 23% above the U.S. median of $102,760 and 2% above the CA statewide median of $124,190. It ranks #7 of 240 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.