PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Physical Therapist / PT
BrightSpring Health Services · Murrieta, CA
$60.00–$65.00/ hour
Physical Therapist jobs in Murrieta, CA
Pay for physical therapists in the Murrieta area centers on $57.79 per hour, or about $120,190 a year. The lower quarter earns under $48.06 and the upper quarter over $66.65. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Murrieta. That ranks 18th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 61st of 338 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Murrieta.
- $57.79median pay per hour, Riverside
- $48–$67typical range per hour
- 2,130physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Universal Health Services · Murrieta, CA
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The metro median is 3% below the California statewide median of $59.28 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 2,130 physical therapists employed in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.78).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $38.59 | $80,270 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $48.06 | $99,960 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Median | $57.79 | $120,190 | 19% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $66.65 | $138,630 | 37% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $77.41 | $161,010 | 59% above U.S. median |
How Murrieta ranks
- 18th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 61st of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 16th 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 Murrieta
- Overall prices in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario run 6% above the U.S. average (index 106.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% above the U.S. average (index 129.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $57.79 median hour buys what $54.29 buys at the national price level, 12% 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 Murrieta paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,080
- Per year: $104,022
- Per month: $8,668
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Murrieta
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $167 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,771 |
| 13-week assignment | $23,023 |
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 Murrieta
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Murrieta, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital Murrieta, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta Murrieta, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temecula, CA | 7 mi | $57.79/hr | 112,431 |
| Menifee, CA | 8 mi | $57.79/hr | 117,041 |
| Oceanside, CA | 25 mi | $50.92/hr | 170,941 |
| San Clemente, CA | 26 mi | $56.25/hr | 62,627 |
| Vista, CA | 27 mi | $50.92/hr | 99,322 |
| Mission Viejo, CA | 27 mi | $56.25/hr | 91,601 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Murrieta, CA?
Physical Therapists in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area have a median pay of $57.79 per hour, about $120,190 a year. The middle half earn between $48.06 and $66.65 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Murrieta a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario ranks 61st of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 18th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Murrieta?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Murrieta. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Murrieta.
Do I need a California license to work in Murrieta 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 Murrieta?
The federal per diem benchmark in Murrieta is $167 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,771 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your PT pay reportMurrieta, 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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