Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in California
In California, physical therapist assistants earn a median of $79,410 per year.
Median (California)
$79,410
Bottom 10%
$55,380
Top 10%
$105,210
Employed in California
8,430
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, physical therapist assistants earn a median of $79,410 — 21% above the national median of $65,510. Locally the range runs $55,380 to $105,210. About 8,430 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #1 of 52 states for physical therapist assistants pay — roughly the 100th percentile among states. That is the highest median of any state with released data. State employment of about 8,430 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$65,510
US bottom 10%
$46,020
US top 10%
$87,630
Skills that move pay in this role
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Learning Strategies
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