How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Sacramento?
$84,290a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $40.52 an hour or $7,024 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.52
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,000Median: $84,290Highest 10%: $102,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,000 | $30.77 | |
| 25th | $75,910 | $36.50 | |
| Median | $84,290 | $40.52 | |
| 75th | $95,660 | $45.99 | |
| 90th | $102,900 | $49.48 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants.
| San Jose, CA | $97,190 |
| San Francisco, CA | $95,920 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $87,330 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $87,300 |
| Vallejo, CA | $86,630 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $85,150 |
| Salinas, CA | $84,850 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $84,100 |
| Modesto, CA | $83,450 |
| San Diego, CA | $82,160 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $82,140 |
| Stockton, CA | $81,310 |
| Oxnard, CA | $79,480 |
| Visalia, CA | $79,440 |
| Riverside, CA | $79,210 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $78,990 |
| Redding, CA | $77,740 |
| Fresno, CA | $77,000 |
| Chico, CA | $76,580 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $95,180 |
| 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 |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $40.52 ($84,290 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $84,290 against $68,380 nationally, 23% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $83,110, so Sacramento pays 1% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
10 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist assistant make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,900 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.