How much does a Sports Therapist make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sports Therapist in California is $79,969. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $72,277 to $91,147, with most professionals earning between $65,274 and $101,324.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Sports Therapist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sports Therapist Salary $65,274 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Sports Therapist Salary $72,277 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Sports Therapist Salary $79,969 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Sports Therapist Salary $91,147 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Sports Therapist Salary $101,324 CA April 01, 2025
25% $72,277 10% $65,274 90% $101,324 75% $91,147 $79,969 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Sports 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 $71,986 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $73,470 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $75,621 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $71,931 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $70,262 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $74,632 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $72,082 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $68,434 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $83,907 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $83,715 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Sports Therapist


    Bachelor's Degree

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    Recreational Therapy Director


    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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