PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Physical Therapist / PT
BrightSpring Health Services · Oakland, CA
$60.00–$70.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Physical Therapist jobs in Oakland, CA
The median physical therapist pay in the Oakland area is $65.48 per hour ($136,200 a year), with the typical range running from $57.15 to $74.59. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Oakland. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Oakland. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Oakland.
- $65.48median pay per hour, San Francisco
- $57–$75typical range per hour
- 3,170physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Physical Therapist II, Acute Care
Sutter Health · Oakland, CA
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Sr Physical Therapist, Inpatient, Per Diem
Kaiser Permanente · Oakland, CA
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Senior Physical Therapist, Pelvic Health, 24 Hours
Kaiser Permanente · Oakland, CA
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Physical Therapist II, Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation, Per Diem
Sutter Health · Oakland, CA
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Physical Therapist II, Outpatient Orthopedics
Sutter Health · Oakland, CA
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Get my free pay reportPhysical Therapist pay in Oakland, 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 Oakland 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 Oakland
- 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 Oakland 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 Oakland
| 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 Oakland
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Oakland, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Oakland, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland/Richmond Oakland, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Highland Hospital Oakland, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Ucsf Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland Oakland, CA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Telecare Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility Oakland, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda, CA | 3 mi | $65.48/hr | 78,795 |
| San Leandro, CA | 6 mi | $65.48/hr | 86,571 |
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 Oakland
Oakland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Oakland, 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 Oakland 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 Oakland?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Oakland. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Oakland.
Do I need a California license to work in Oakland 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 Oakland?
The federal per diem benchmark in Oakland 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.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Oakland?
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Your PT pay reportOakland, 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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