Physical Therapist Aides in California
Local pay for physical therapist aides in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 31-2022
$38,330
median pay, California
7,330
employed in California
+8.8%
vs U.S. median
+2.8%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What physical therapist aides earn in California
California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of physical therapist aides in California earn between $35,760 and $46,190 a year; the U.S. median is $35,240.
$34,690
P10
$38,330
MEDIAN
$46,190
P75
$60,200
P90
Pay by metro in California
$44,440
$43,300
$40,350
$39,210
$38,980
$38,810
$38,440
$38,230
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