Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Redding, CA

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

Median annual salary $81,530 +24.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.20
10th percentile $51,910
90th percentile $136,280
Employed locally 50
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,910
    25th
    $68,510
    50th (median)
    $81,530
    75th
    $136,130
    90th
    $136,280

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 113% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 13% 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 Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,350
    Nursing Assistants $43,660
    Medical Assistants $45,380
    Dental Assistants $46,880
    Medical Transcriptionists $43,540
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $47,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Redding, CA is $39.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Redding, CA is 24.5% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $51,910 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,510.