Physical Therapist Aides Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $41,430 +20% vs national
Median hourly $19.92
10th percentile $38,850
90th percentile $53,430
Employed locally 790
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,850
    25th
    $39,530
    50th (median)
    $41,430
    75th
    $46,520
    90th
    $53,430

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Aides salary vs area income 31% Median Physical Therapist Aides salary is 69% 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
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $38,650
    Fresno, CA $37,660
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $37,560

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,870
    Medical Assistants $59,910
    Nursing Assistants $53,990
    Dental Assistants $62,700
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $47,040
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $64,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Aides make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in San Francisco, CA is $19.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.37 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Physical Therapist Aides salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in San Francisco, CA is 20% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $38,850 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,530.