How much does a physical therapist aide make in Sacramento?
$38,980a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $18.74 an hour or $3,248 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.74
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,830Median: $38,980Highest 10%: $48,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,830 | $17.23 | |
| 25th | $36,340 | $17.47 | |
| Median | $38,980 | $18.74 | |
| 75th | $40,700 | $19.57 | |
| 90th | $48,370 | $23.25 |
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 |
| Salinas, CA | $38,810 |
| Riverside, CA | $38,440 |
| San Diego, CA | $37,850 |
| Visalia, CA | $37,700 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $37,620 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,280 |
| 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 Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $95,180 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $84,290 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $79,490 |
| Orderly | $62,380 |
| Medical Assistant | $61,970 |
| Dental Assistant | $58,580 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $53,640 |
| Phlebotomist | $52,560 |
| Massage Therapist | $51,980 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $48,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $18.74 ($38,980 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $38,980 against $35,240 nationally, 11% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $38,330, so Sacramento pays 2% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for physical therapist aide pay?
13 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist aide make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,370 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.