PermanentPosted today
Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Pasadena, CA
$87k–$99k/ year
New this week
Physical Therapist jobs in Alhambra, CA
Physical Therapists in the Alhambra area earn a median of $56.25 per hour, about $117,000 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $47.15 and $64.57. That ranks 21st of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 205th of 338 once local prices are factored in. 19 open roles with published pay are listed for Alhambra and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Alhambra.
- $56.25median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $47–$65typical range per hour
- 8,150physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 19open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Physical Therapist roles near Alhambra
Roles in other cities of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area.
Per diemPosted 3 days ago
Physical Therapist - PRN
Select Medical · San Fernando, CA
$60.00–$70.00/ hour
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Per diemPosted 3 days ago
Physical Therapist - PRN
Select Medical · Aliso Viejo, CA
$58.00–$64.00/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Physical Therapist (PT)
LifePoint Health · Glendale, CA
$36.38–$64.00/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Physical Therapist - Part Time
Select Medical · Los Angeles, CA
$43.27–$49.00/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Fountain Valley, CA
$88k–$98k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Glendale, CA
$90k–$100k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Physical Therapist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Inglewood, CA
$56.10–$56.10/ hour
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Referral Representative - Physical Therapist - Full Time - Days - 8hr West Covina
Emanate Health · West Covina, CA
$23.00–$34.50/ hour
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Physical Therapist - Full Time
Shriners Hospitals for Children · Pasadena, CA
$46.14–$69.22/ hour
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Physical Therapist - PT
BrightSpring Health Services · Los Angeles, CA
$60.00–$65.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Physical Therapist / PT
BrightSpring Health Services · Irvine, CA
$60.00–$65.00/ hour
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Named employers near Alhambra, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring physical therapists near Alhambra
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| BrightSpring Health Services | 8 | $62.50 |
| Select Medical | 6 | $45.91 |
| LifePoint Health | 2 | $51.34 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 1 | $56.10 |
| Emanate Health | 1 | $28.75 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | 1 | $57.68 |
Physical Therapist pay in Alhambra, CA
The metro median is 5% below the California statewide median of $59.28 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 8,150 physical therapists employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.81).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $41.37 | $86,050 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $47.15 | $98,070 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Median | $56.25 | $117,000 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $64.57 | $134,310 | 33% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $76.22 | $158,540 | 57% above U.S. median |
How Alhambra ranks
- 21st of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 205th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 18th of 23 California metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physical Therapists (SOC 29-1123), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Alhambra
- Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $56.25 median hour buys what $49.53 buys at the national price level, 2% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Alhambra paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,025
- Per year: $101,250
- Per month: $8,438
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Alhambra
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $191 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,939 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,207 |
Travel physical therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Alhambra
CMS lists 1 hospital in Alhambra, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra Hospital Medical Center Alhambra, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Park, CA | 2 mi | $56.25/hr | 57,996 |
| Montebello, CA | 5 mi | $56.25/hr | 60,617 |
Physical Therapist jobs in California · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in California
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Alhambra
Alhambra city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Alhambra, CA?
Physical Therapists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $56.25 per hour, about $117,000 a year. The middle half earn between $47.15 and $64.57 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Alhambra a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 205th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 21st of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Alhambra?
We list 19 open roles with published pay from 6 employers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Alhambra.
Do I need a California license to work in Alhambra as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Alhambra?
The federal per diem benchmark in Alhambra is $191 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,939 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Alhambra?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Alhambra and across California. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Alhambra.
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Your PT pay reportAlhambra, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 3 postings$73.08/ hr$63–$83
- Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 6 postings$67.73/ hr$54–$83
- CommonSpirit HealthCAMARILLO, CA · 13 postings$64.91/ hr$48–$86
- MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 2 postings$64.50/ hr$54–$81
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$48Median$62.50High$72
104 PT postings with published pay in California, 84 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 104 PT roles
- Physical Therapist Home HealthPer diem$49.78–$74.05/ hour
- Physical Therapist I Inpatient -SRN Per Diem- SD County FLOATPer diem$52.36–$67.57/ hour
+ 102 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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