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State comparison · 2025

Physical Therapists salary: California vs Montana

Occupation

Physical Therapists in California earn a median of $124,190. In Montana, $91,450. After cost-of-living, the gap is 16.1% — not 35.8%.

Nominal pay gap
+35.8%
California vs Montana
COL-adjusted gap
+16.1%
After BEA Regional Price Parities

California

Physical Therapists

Median
$124,190
p25
$100,790
p75
$141,260
p10
$85,580
p90
$163,960
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
110.7
Hiring velocity (180d)
-45%
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Montana

Physical Therapists

Median
$91,450
p25
$81,250
p75
$103,480
p10
$78,490
p90
$115,540
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
94.6
See full breakdown for Montana

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities (overall index). Hiring velocity from DOL OFLC public disclosure data, recent 180 days vs prior. See methodology.