PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Physical Therapist - Tulare Clinic
Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Tulare, CA
$50.24–$75.36/ hour
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Physical Therapist jobs in Tulare, CA
Physical Therapists in the Tulare 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. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Tulare. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Tulare.
- $48.88median pay per hour, Visalia
- $29–$61typical range per hour
- 220physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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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 Tulare 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 Tulare
- 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 Tulare 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 Tulare
| 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 Tulare
CMS lists 1 hospital in Tulare, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health Tulare Tulare, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia, CA | 9 mi | $48.88/hr | 146,271 |
| Porterville, CA | 20 mi | $48.88/hr | 63,517 |
| Hanford, CA | 20 mi | $59.28/hr | 60,594 |
| Delano, CA | 30 mi | $58.94/hr | 53,198 |
| Clovis, CA | 47 mi | $57.90/hr | 127,993 |
| Fresno, CA | 47 mi | $57.90/hr | 550,105 |
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 Tulare
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Tulare, 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 Tulare 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 Tulare?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Tulare. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Tulare.
Do I need a California license to work in Tulare 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 Tulare?
The federal per diem benchmark in Tulare 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 reportTulare, 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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