How much does a physical therapist aide make in Los Angeles?
$37,280a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $17.92 an hour or $3,107 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.92
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 2,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,690Median: $37,280Highest 10%: $60,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,690 | $16.68 | |
| 25th | $35,050 | $16.85 | |
| Median | $37,280 | $17.92 | |
| 75th | $46,230 | $22.23 | |
| 90th | $60,450 | $29.06 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides.
| 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 |
| San Diego, CA | $37,850 |
| Visalia, CA | $37,700 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $37,620 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $82,140 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $78,090 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $59,520 |
| Phlebotomist | $52,940 |
| Orderly | $49,760 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $49,130 |
| Medical Assistant | $47,760 |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,380 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $47,050 |
| Dental Assistant | $46,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $17.92 ($37,280 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $37,280 against $35,240 nationally, 6% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $38,330, so Los Angeles pays 3% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for physical therapist aide pay?
33 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist aide make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,450 or more.
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.