How much does a Sports Physical Therapist make in Sacramento, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sports Physical Therapist in Sacramento, CA is $77,906. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $63,986 to a high of $89,186, with most professionals earning between $70,619 and $83,810.

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Sports Physical Therapist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sports Physical Therapist Salary $63,986 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Sports Physical Therapist Salary $70,619 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Sports Physical Therapist Salary $77,906 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Sports Physical Therapist Salary $83,810 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Sports Physical Therapist Salary $89,186 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
25% $70,619 10% $63,986 90% $89,186 75% $83,810 $77,906 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Sports Physical Therapist ?

Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, by using mechanical force and movements (bio-mechanics or kinesiology), manual therapy, exercise therapy, and electrotherapy, remediates impairments and promotes mobility and function. Physical therapy is used to improve a patient's quality of life through examination, diagnosis, prognosis, physical intervention, and patient education. It is performed by physical therapists (known as physiotherapists in many countries). In addition to clinical practice, other activities encompassed in the physical therapy profession include research, educati...

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  1. This Job:

    Sports Physical Therapist

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

  2. Up a level:

    Physical Therapist II

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

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About Sacramento, California    Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

Sacramento, California  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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