How much does a physical therapist aide make in California?
$38,330a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in California. That is $18.43 an hour or $3,194 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.43
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,690Median: $38,330Highest 10%: $60,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,690 | $16.68 | |
| 25th | $35,760 | $17.19 | |
| Median | $38,330 | $18.43 | |
| 75th | $46,190 | $22.21 | |
| 90th | $60,200 | $28.94 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $44,440 |
| San Jose, CA | $43,300 |
| Fresno, CA | $40,350 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $39,210 |
| Sacramento, CA | $38,980 |
| Salinas, CA | $38,810 |
| Riverside, CA | $38,440 |
| Chico, CA | $38,230 |
| San Diego, CA | $37,850 |
| Visalia, CA | $37,700 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $37,620 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,280 |
| Vallejo, CA | $37,270 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $36,790 |
| Modesto, CA | $36,640 |
| Stockton, CA | $36,380 |
| Oxnard, CA | $36,240 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $35,880 |
| Merced, CA | $35,870 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $35,220 |
| Redding, CA | $35,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist aides.
| 6. Washington | $39,500 |
| 7. District of Columbia | $38,950 |
| 8. Montana | $38,950 |
| 9. California | $38,330 |
| 10. North Dakota | $37,680 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $37,440 |
| 12. Ohio | $37,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $18.43 ($38,330 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $38,330 against $35,240 nationally, 9% more.
Where does California rank for physical therapist aide pay?
California ranks 9 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays physical therapist aides the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $44,440 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.