CA · Manteca · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Manteca, CA

The median physical therapist pay in the Manteca area is $58.22 per hour ($121,100 a year), with the typical range running from $47.63 to $67.23. That ranks 16th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 38th of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Manteca. The free report below lists employers near Manteca and what they pay.

Physical Therapist pay in Manteca, CA

The metro median is 2% below the California statewide median of $59.28 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 320 physical therapists employed in the Stockton-Lodi metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.68).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$41.69$86,72014% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$47.63$99,0702% below U.S. median
Median$58.22$121,10020% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$67.23$139,84038% above U.S. median
Top 10%$74.52$155,00053% above U.S. median

How Manteca ranks

  • 16th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 38th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 14th 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 Manteca

  • Overall prices in Stockton-Lodi run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $58.22 median hour buys what $55.40 buys at the national price level, 14% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$2,096
  • Per year: $104,796
  • Per month: $8,733

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Stockton-Lodi metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Manteca

ItemFederal 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

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Manteca as they open.

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Select Medical · Pasadena, CA

$87k–$99k/ year
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Hospitals in Manteca

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Manteca, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Manteca
Manteca, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Doctors Hospital Of Manteca
Manteca, CA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Tracy, CA13 mi$58.22/hr100,136
Stockton, CA14 mi$58.22/hr324,975
Modesto, CA16 mi$59.68/hr220,592
Turlock, CA28 mi$59.68/hr72,888
Brentwood, CA28 mi$65.48/hr66,286
Livermore, CA30 mi$65.48/hr84,867

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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.

California state guide

Other healthcare roles in Manteca

Manteca city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Manteca, CA?

Physical Therapists in the Stockton-Lodi metro area have a median pay of $58.22 per hour, about $121,100 a year. The middle half earn between $47.63 and $67.23 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Manteca a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?

Stockton-Lodi ranks 38th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 16th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Where do physical therapists work in Manteca?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Manteca, led by Kaiser Foundation Hospital Manteca. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in Manteca 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 Manteca?

The federal per diem benchmark in Manteca 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 reportManteca, 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

  1. Physical Therapist Home HealthPer diem
    $49.78–$74.05/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Rancho Cordova, CA · posted today
  2. Physical Therapist I Inpatient -SRN Per Diem- SD County FLOATPer diem
    $52.36–$67.57/ hour
    Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA · posted today

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