Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $78,490 +19.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.74
10th percentile $57,400
90th percentile $104,720
Employed locally 60
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,400
    25th
    $75,240
    50th (median)
    $78,490
    75th
    $94,260
    90th
    $104,720

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 84% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 16% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,330
    Medical Assistants $48,140
    Nursing Assistants $45,360
    Dental Assistants $50,450
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $43,350
    Massage Therapists $49,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in San Luis Obispo, CA is $37.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 19.8% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $57,400 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,240.