Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $96,120 +46.7% vs national
Median hourly $46.21
10th percentile $74,600
90th percentile $125,660
Employed locally 140
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,600
    25th
    $78,860
    50th (median)
    $96,120
    75th
    $117,170
    90th
    $125,660

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 121% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 21% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Salinas, CA $84,210
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $83,820

    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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Salinas, CA $84,210
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $83,820
    Chico, CA $83,610

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,380
    Medical Assistants$48,530
    Nursing Assistants$45,680
    Dental Assistants$48,650
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48,920
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Modesto, CA is $46.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Modesto, CA is 46.7% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $74,600 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,860.