Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $83,250 +27.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.03
10th percentile $63,090
90th percentile $108,150
Employed locally 440
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,090
    25th
    $76,600
    50th (median)
    $83,250
    75th
    $97,780
    90th
    $108,150

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 89% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 11% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,280
    Medical Assistants $62,570
    Nursing Assistants $46,260
    Dental Assistants $59,270
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $46,620
    Massage Therapists $48,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Sacramento, CA is $40.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Sacramento, CA is 27.1% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $63,090 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,600.