Per diemPosted 7 days ago
Per Diem Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics
Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA
$64.00–$64.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Physical Therapist jobs in Porterville, CA
Physical Therapists in the Porterville area earn a median of $48.88 per hour, about $101,670 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $29.44 and $61.37. That ranks 113th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 220th of 338 once local prices are factored in. 8 open roles with published pay are listed for Porterville and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Porterville.
- $48.88median pay per hour, Visalia
- $29–$61typical range per hour
- 220physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 8open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Per diemPosted 7 days ago
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA
$64.00–$64.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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Per diemPosted 7 days ago
Per Diem Physical Therapist - Acute Care
Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA
$64.00–$64.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Physical Therapist - Home Health: Sign On Bonus and Relocation Assistance
Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA
$50.24–$75.36/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Physical Therapist- Outpatient Orthopedics
Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA
$50.24–$75.36/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Physical Therapist - Tulare Clinic
Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Tulare, CA
$50.24–$75.36/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Physical Therapist/ Occupational Therapist - Pelvic Health
Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA
$50.24–$75.36/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Physical Therapist - Rehab Hospital
Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA
$50.24–$75.36/ hour
New this week
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Get my free pay reportPhysical Therapist pay in Porterville, CA
The metro median is 18% below the California statewide median of $59.28 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 220 physical therapists employed in the Visalia metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.79).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.41 | $40,370 | 60% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.44 | $61,240 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.88 | $101,670 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $61.37 | $127,650 | 26% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $73.65 | $153,190 | 52% above U.S. median |
How Porterville ranks
- 113th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 220th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 22nd 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 Porterville
- Overall prices in Visalia run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.88 median hour buys what $48.97 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Porterville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,760
- Per year: $87,984
- Per month: $7,332
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Visalia metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Porterville
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $131 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,477 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,201 |
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 Porterville
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Porterville, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra View Medical Center Porterville, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Porterville Developmental Center Porterville, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulare, CA | 20 mi | $48.88/hr | 72,601 |
| Delano, CA | 24 mi | $58.94/hr | 53,198 |
| Visalia, CA | 25 mi | $48.88/hr | 146,271 |
| Hanford, CA | 39 mi | $59.28/hr | 60,594 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 49 mi | $58.94/hr | 417,468 |
| Clovis, CA | 64 mi | $57.90/hr | 127,993 |
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.
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Other healthcare roles in Porterville
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Porterville, CA?
Physical Therapists in the Visalia metro area have a median pay of $48.88 per hour, about $101,670 a year. The middle half earn between $29.44 and $61.37 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Porterville a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Visalia ranks 220th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 113th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Porterville?
We list 8 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Visalia area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Porterville.
Do I need a California license to work in Porterville 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 Porterville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Porterville is $131 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,477 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your PT pay reportPorterville, 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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