How much does a Sports Physical Therapist make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sports Physical Therapist in California is $79,352. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $65,173 to a high of $90,842, with most professionals earning between $71,930 and $85,366.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Sports Physical Therapist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sports Physical Therapist Salary $65,173 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Sports Physical Therapist Salary $71,930 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Sports Physical Therapist Salary $79,352 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Sports Physical Therapist Salary $85,366 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Sports Physical Therapist Salary $90,842 CA April 01, 2025
25% $71,930 10% $65,173 90% $90,842 75% $85,366 $79,352 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Sports Physical Therapist ?

Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, by using mechanical force and movements (bio-mechanics or kinesiology), manual therapy, exercise therapy, and electrotherapy, remediates impairments and promotes mobility and function. Physical therapy is used to improve a patient's quality of life through examination, diagnosis, prognosis, physical intervention, and patient education. It is performed by physical therapists (known as physiotherapists in many countries). In addition to clinical practice, other activities encompassed in the physical therapy profession include research, educati...

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $89,921 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $91,775 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $94,461 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $89,852 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $87,767 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $93,225 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $90,041 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $85,484 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $104,812 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $104,571 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Sports Physical Therapist

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Physical Therapist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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