Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $81,090 +23.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.99
10th percentile $34,800
90th percentile $102,810
Employed locally 30
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,800
    25th
    $55,700
    50th (median)
    $81,090
    75th
    $97,720
    90th
    $102,810

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 81% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 19% 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 Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,530
    Medical Assistants$75,180
    Nursing Assistants$47,590
    Dental Assistants$60,220
    Medical Equipment Preparers$82,070
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$52,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Vallejo, CA is $38.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Vallejo, CA is 23.8% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,800 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,700.