Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $79,100 +20.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.03
10th percentile $61,790
90th percentile $106,800
Employed locally 150
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,790
    25th
    $74,560
    50th (median)
    $79,100
    75th
    $94,780
    90th
    $106,800

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 117% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 17% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Salinas, CA $84,210

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Salinas, CA $84,210
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $83,820

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,430
    Medical Assistants $45,240
    Nursing Assistants $43,570
    Dental Assistants $47,330
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $44,830
    Phlebotomists $46,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Bakersfield, CA is $38.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.75 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Bakersfield, CA is 20.7% above the national median of $65,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Assistants in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $61,790 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,560.