Physical Therapist Aides Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $35,450 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.04
10th percentile $34,550
90th percentile $37,670
Employed locally 70
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,550
    25th
    $34,650
    50th (median)
    $35,450
    75th
    $35,940
    90th
    $37,670

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,330
    Medical Assistants $48,140
    Nursing Assistants $45,360
    Dental Assistants $50,450
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $43,350
    Massage Therapists $49,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in San Luis Obispo, CA is $17.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 2.7% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $34,550 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,650.