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Physical Therapist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Inglewood, CA
$56.10–$56.10/ hour
Physical Therapist jobs in Inglewood, CA
Pay for physical therapists in the Inglewood area centers on $56.25 per hour, or about $117,000 a year. The lower quarter earns under $47.15 and the upper quarter over $64.57. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Inglewood. That ranks 21st of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 205th of 338 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Inglewood and what they pay.
- $56.25median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $47–$65typical range per hour
- 8,150physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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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 Inglewood 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 Inglewood
- 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 Inglewood 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 Inglewood
| 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 Inglewood
CMS lists 1 hospital in Inglewood, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centinela Hospital Medical Center Inglewood, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne, CA | 3 mi | $56.25/hr | 83,633 |
| Gardena, CA | 5 mi | $56.25/hr | 58,921 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Inglewood, 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 Inglewood 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 Inglewood?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Inglewood. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Inglewood.
Do I need a California license to work in Inglewood 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 Inglewood?
The federal per diem benchmark in Inglewood 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 Inglewood?
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Your PT pay reportInglewood, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationInglewood, CA · 3 postings$56.10/ hr$52–$67
- 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 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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