Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Fresno, CA

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

Median annual salary $75,980 +16% vs national
Median hourly $36.53
10th percentile $39,070
90th percentile $98,060
Employed locally 220
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,070
    25th
    $61,070
    50th (median)
    $75,980
    75th
    $90,360
    90th
    $98,060

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 106% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 6% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,280
    Nursing Assistants $42,840
    Medical Assistants $44,700
    Dental Assistants $46,730
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $47,790
    Phlebotomists $48,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Fresno, CA is $36.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Fresno, CA is 16% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,070 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,070.