Per diemPosted 2 days ago
Physical Therapist (PT) PRN, Long Term Acute Care
LifePoint Health · San Leandro, CA
$40.00–$65.00/ hour
New this week
Physical Therapist jobs in Fremont, CA
The median physical therapist pay in the Fremont area is $65.48 per hour ($136,200 a year), with the typical range running from $57.15 to $74.59. 6 open roles with published pay are listed for Fremont and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Fremont. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Fremont.
- $65.48median pay per hour, San Francisco
- $57–$75typical range per hour
- 3,170physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 6open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Physical Therapist roles near Fremont
Roles in other cities of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area.
Per diemPosted 6 days ago
Physical Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Redwood City, CA
$57.70–$85.83/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Physical Therapist Pelvic Floor
CommonSpirit Health · Redwood City, CA
$57.70–$85.83/ hour
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
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Select Medical · San Francisco, CA
$100k–$120k/ year
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Physical Therapist / PT
BrightSpring Health Services · Oakland, CA
$60.00–$70.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Physical Therapist - PT
BrightSpring Health Services · San Francisco, CA
$60.00–$70.00/ hour
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring physical therapists near Fremont
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 2 | $71.77 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 2 | $65 |
| LifePoint Health | 1 | $52.50 |
| Select Medical | 1 | $52.88 |
Physical Therapist pay in Fremont, CA
The metro median is 10% above the California statewide median of $59.28 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 3,170 physical therapists employed in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.82).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $49.60 | $103,170 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $57.15 | $118,870 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Median | $65.48 | $136,200 | 35% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $74.59 | $155,150 | 54% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $81.24 | $168,980 | 67% above U.S. median |
How Fremont ranks
- 3rd of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 27th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Fremont
- Overall prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont run 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 95% above the U.S. average (index 194.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $65.48 median hour buys what $56.64 buys at the national price level, 17% 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 Fremont paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,357
- Per year: $117,864
- Per month: $9,822
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Fremont
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $145 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,659 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,567 |
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 Fremont
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Fremont, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fremont Fremont, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Washington Hospital Fremont, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Bhc Fremont Hospital Inc Fremont, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milpitas, CA | 5 mi | $65.98/hr | 79,746 |
| Union City, CA | 9 mi | $65.48/hr | 66,196 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 9 mi | $65.98/hr | 156,792 |
| Santa Clara, CA | 9 mi | $65.98/hr | 133,132 |
| Mountain View, CA | 10 mi | $65.98/hr | 87,316 |
| Pleasanton, CA | 12 mi | $65.48/hr | 75,664 |
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 Fremont
Fremont city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Fremont, CA?
Physical Therapists in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area have a median pay of $65.48 per hour, about $136,200 a year. The middle half earn between $57.15 and $74.59 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Fremont a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ranks 27th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 3rd of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Fremont?
We list 6 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Fremont.
Do I need a California license to work in Fremont 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 Fremont?
The federal per diem benchmark in Fremont is $145 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,659 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your PT pay reportFremont, CA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- iMotion Physical Therapy, Inc.Fremont, CA · 2 wage offers$53.29/ hr$50–$57
- 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
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
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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