Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $79,850 +21.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.39
10th percentile $65,920
90th percentile $110,480
Employed locally 70
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,920
    25th
    $77,100
    50th (median)
    $79,850
    75th
    $87,840
    90th
    $110,480

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 115% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 15% above 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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,330
    Medical Assistants $45,840
    Nursing Assistants $44,250
    Dental Assistants $47,930
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,950
    Phlebotomists $48,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Visalia, CA is $38.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Visalia, CA is 21.9% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $65,920 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,100.