Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $83,610 +27.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.20
10th percentile $57,160
90th percentile $97,860
Employed locally 50
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,160
    25th
    $73,430
    50th (median)
    $83,610
    75th
    $92,880
    90th
    $97,860

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 122% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 22% 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 Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,410
    Nursing Assistants $44,010
    Medical Assistants $46,000
    Dental Assistants $48,090
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,150
    Medical Equipment Preparers $51,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Chico, CA is $40.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Chico, CA is 27.6% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $57,160 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,430.