Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $97,230 +48.4% vs national
Median hourly $46.74
10th percentile $76,700
90th percentile $123,200
Employed locally 850
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,700
    25th
    $83,240
    50th (median)
    $97,230
    75th
    $105,630
    90th
    $123,200

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 73% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    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
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Salinas, CA $84,210
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $83,820
    Chico, CA $83,610

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,870
    Medical Assistants $59,910
    Nursing Assistants $53,990
    Dental Assistants $62,700
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $47,040
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $64,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in San Francisco, CA is $46.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.18 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in San Francisco, CA is 48.4% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $76,700 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,240.