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Therapists, All Other average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$128,890
- San Diego$112,290
- Los Angeles$101,850
- Riverside$98,380
- San Jose$91,510
- Sacramento$90,720
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $128,890 | $122,120 | $88,200 | $91,468 | 116 |
| San Diego | $112,290 | $88,330 | $84,880 | $81,475 | 112 |
| Los Angeles | $101,850 | $77,610 | $75,350 | $75,101 | 114 |
| Riverside | $98,380 | $74,790 | $59,880 | $72,983 | 106 |
| San Jose | $91,510 | $79,040 | $66,300 | $68,789 | 110 |
| Sacramento | $90,720 | $81,470 | $76,810 | $68,307 | 107 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1129.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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