Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $35,560 +3% vs national
Median hourly $17.09
10th percentile $33,920
90th percentile $44,150
Employed locally 2,200
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,920
    25th
    $34,290
    50th (median)
    $35,560
    75th
    $38,150
    90th
    $44,150

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Aides salary vs area income 38% Median Physical Therapist Aides salary is 62% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $57,670
    Barnstable Town, MA $47,290
    Abilene, TX $46,790
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,600
    Urban Honolulu, HI $44,430
    Minnesota $44,340

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,070
    Chico, CA $42,800
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $41,430
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $38,650
    Fresno, CA $37,660

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,600
    Nursing Assistants $46,140
    Medical Assistants $46,000
    Dental Assistants $46,360
    Massage Therapists $58,790
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $55,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Aides make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Los Angeles, CA is $17.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.06 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Physical Therapist Aides salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in Los Angeles, CA is 3% above the national median of $34,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Aides in Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $33,920 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,290.