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Physical Therapist, AHTV (Part-time, Day Shift)
Adventist Health · Bakersfield, CA
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Physical Therapist jobs in Bakersfield, CA
Pay for physical therapists in the Bakersfield area centers on $58.94 per hour, or about $122,590 a year. The lower quarter earns under $47.43 and the upper quarter over $64.23. That ranks 12th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 13th of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Bakersfield. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bakersfield.
- $58.94median pay per hour, Bakersfield
- $47–$64typical range per hour
- 340physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 101cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Physical Therapist pay in Bakersfield, CA
The metro median is 1% below the California statewide median of $59.28 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 340 physical therapists employed in the Bakersfield-Delano metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.62).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $41.41 | $86,130 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $47.43 | $98,650 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Median | $58.94 | $122,590 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $64.23 | $133,600 | 32% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $72.82 | $151,470 | 50% above U.S. median |
How Bakersfield ranks
- 12th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 13th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 12th 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.
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- Overall prices in Bakersfield-Delano run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $58.94 median hour buys what $58.42 buys at the national price level, 20% 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 Bakersfield paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,122
- Per year: $106,092
- Per month: $8,841
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bakersfield-Delano metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Bakersfield
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $132 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,442 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,746 |
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).
Open Physical Therapist roles in California
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Physical Therapist Home Health
CommonSpirit Health · Rancho Cordova, CA
$49.78–$74.05/ hour
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Physical Therapist I Inpatient -SRN Per Diem- SD County FLOAT
Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA
$52.36–$67.57/ hour
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Hospitals in Bakersfield
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Bakersfield, 0 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Bakersfield, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Bakersfield, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventist Health Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Kern Medical Center Bakersfield, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Good Samaritan Hospital, Lp Bakersfield, CA | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc Bakersfield, CA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delano, CA | 31 mi | $58.94/hr | 53,198 |
| Porterville, CA | 49 mi | $48.88/hr | 63,517 |
| Tulare, CA | 61 mi | $48.88/hr | 72,601 |
| Lancaster, CA | 67 mi | $56.25/hr | 167,426 |
| Visalia, CA | 69 mi | $48.88/hr | 146,271 |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 72 mi | $56.25/hr | 229,159 |
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Bakersfield, CA?
Physical Therapists in the Bakersfield-Delano metro area have a median pay of $58.94 per hour, about $122,590 a year. The middle half earn between $47.43 and $64.23 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bakersfield a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Bakersfield-Delano ranks 13th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 12th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Where do physical therapists work in Bakersfield?
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Bakersfield, led by Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a California license to work in Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield?
The federal per diem benchmark in Bakersfield is $132 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,442 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your PT pay reportBakersfield, 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
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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
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