Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Pasadena, CA
The median physical therapist pay in the Pomona area is $56.25 per hour ($117,000 a year), with the typical range running from $47.15 to $64.57. 19 open roles with published pay are listed for Pomona and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Pomona. The free report below lists employers near Pomona and what they pay.
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Named employers near Pomona, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay report| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| BrightSpring Health Services | 8 | $62.50 |
| Select Medical | 6 | $45.91 |
| LifePoint Health | 2 | $51.34 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 1 | $56.10 |
| Emanate Health | 1 | $28.75 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | 1 | $57.68 |
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 |
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.
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.
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.
| 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).
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Pomona, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Pomona, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Casa Colina Hospital Pomona, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Bar, CA | 5 mi | $56.25/hr | 52,292 |
| Upland, CA | 7 mi | $57.79/hr | 79,684 |
| Glendora, CA | 8 mi | $56.25/hr | 50,101 |
| Chino, CA | 8 mi | $57.79/hr | 94,010 |
| Chino Hills, CA | 8 mi | $57.79/hr | 77,418 |
| Ontario, CA | 9 mi | $57.79/hr | 185,285 |
Physical Therapist jobs in California · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
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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Pomona city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
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).
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.
We list 19 open roles with published pay from 6 employers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Pomona.
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.
The federal per diem benchmark in Pomona 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.
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