As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for School Based Physical Therapy in San Diego, CA is $102,706, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,975 weekly, or $8,559 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for School Based Physical Therapy in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for School Based Physical Therapy in San Diego, CA vary widely, spanning from $80,312 to $128,676. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($90,984) and 75th percentile ($116,300), while top earners (90th percentile) make $128,676 per year. This $25,316 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Billing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, San Diego School Based Physical Therapy often earn 2.2% higher than national averages. However, San Diego currently ranks 128 statewide for School Based Physical Therapy job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
School Based Physical Therapy Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile School Based Physical Therapy Salary $80,312 San Diego, CA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile School Based Physical Therapy Salary $90,984 San Diego, CA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile School Based Physical Therapy Salary $102,706 San Diego, CA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile School Based Physical Therapy Salary $116,300 San Diego, CA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile School Based Physical Therapy Salary $128,676 San Diego, CA May 01, 2026
25% $90,984 10% $80,312 90% $128,676 75% $116,300 $102,706 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    School Based Physical Therapy

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Physical Therapist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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