Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $97,350 +48.6% vs national
Median hourly $46.81
10th percentile $76,230
90th percentile $125,840
Employed locally 330
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,230
    25th
    $87,140
    50th (median)
    $97,350
    75th
    $108,320
    90th
    $125,840

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 62% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $83,820

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Chico, CA $83,610

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,920
    Medical Assistants $62,290
    Nursing Assistants $56,220
    Dental Assistants $64,600
    Massage Therapists $56,720
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $61,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in San Jose, CA is $46.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in San Jose, CA is 48.6% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $76,230 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,140.