Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $79,320 +21.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.14
10th percentile $63,060
90th percentile $102,700
Employed locally 730
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,060
    25th
    $73,910
    50th (median)
    $79,320
    75th
    $92,430
    90th
    $102,700

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 92% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 8% below 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,280
    Medical Assistants $42,720
    Nursing Assistants $44,950
    Dental Assistants $49,030
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $53,370
    Phlebotomists $50,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Riverside, CA is $38.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Riverside, CA is 21.1% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $63,060 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,910.