Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $90,000 +37.4% vs national
Median hourly $43.27
10th percentile $75,430
90th percentile $106,040
Employed locally 80
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,430
    25th
    $79,050
    50th (median)
    $90,000
    75th
    $104,080
    90th
    $106,040

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 88% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 12% 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
    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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Salinas, CA $84,210
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $83,820
    Chico, CA $83,610

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,900
    Medical Assistants $62,900
    Nursing Assistants $47,390
    Dental Assistants $62,620
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $46,280
    Massage Therapists $48,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Santa Rosa, CA is $43.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.54 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 37.4% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $75,430 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,050.