Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $36,130 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.37
10th percentile $34,960
90th percentile $44,360
Employed locally 370
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,960
    25th
    $35,460
    50th (median)
    $36,130
    75th
    $37,060
    90th
    $44,360

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,280
    Medical Assistants $62,570
    Nursing Assistants $46,260
    Dental Assistants $59,270
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $46,620
    Massage Therapists $48,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Aides make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Sacramento, CA is $17.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.26 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Physical Therapist Aides salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in Sacramento, CA is 4.7% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $34,960 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,460.