How much do staff Physical Therapy Assistant jobs pay per hour in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Sunday, November 15th 2026, the average hourly Physical Therapy Assistant salary in California is $43 per hour but can pay up to $88 per hour.

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California Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs

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Staff Position

SNF/LTC Physical Therapist Assistant

Centra Healthcare QIA
San Jose, CA
3x8 hrs, Days

$92K-102K/year

Days

3x8

Above Average Pay

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Staff Position

Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Sequoia Home Health
Fremont, CA

$85/hour

Above Average Pay

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Posted 10 days ago

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Staff Position

Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Sequoia Home Health
San Jose, CA

$60-65/hour

Above Average Pay

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Posted 10 days ago

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Staff Position

Physical Therapist Assistant

Centra Healthcare QIA
Alameda, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$100K-114K/year

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

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Staff Position

Physical Therapist Assistant

Centra Healthcare QIA
Oakland, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$100K-114K/year

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

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Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Muir Home Health
Benicia, CA

$40-55/hour

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Posted 10 days ago

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Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Muir Home Health
Antioch, CA

$40-55/hour

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Posted 10 days ago

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Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Muir Home Health
Concord, CA

$40-55/hour

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Posted 10 days ago

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Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Muir Home Health
Danville, CA

$40-55/hour

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Posted 10 days ago

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Staff Position

Physical Therapist Assistant

Centra Healthcare QIA
Salinas, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$104K-114K/year

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

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View job details for SNF / LTC Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Staff Position

SNF / LTC Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Centra Healthcare QIA
Placerville, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$94K-110K/year

Days

5x8

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Posted 12 days ago

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Staff Position

Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant

Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing
San Carlos, CA
5x8 hrs

$104K/year

5x8

Above Average Pay

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Staff Position

Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant

Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing
Oakland, CA
5x8 hrs

$104K/year

5x8

Above Average Pay

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Staff Position

Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant

Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing
Santa Cruz, CA
5x8 hrs

$104K/year

5x8

Above Average Pay

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Staff Position

Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant

Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing
Pinole, CA
5x8 hrs

$104K/year

5x8

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Staff Position

Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Buena Vista Hospice
Thousand Oaks, CA

$44-50/hour

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Posted 10 days ago

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Staff Position

Physical Therapist Assistant

Centra Healthcare QIA
San Jose, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$92K-102K/year

Days

5x8

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Staff Position

Physical Therapist Assistant

Centra Healthcare QIA
Pleasanton, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$92K-102K/year

Days

5x8

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Staff Position

Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant

Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing
Southland Park, CA
5x8 hrs

$94K/year

5x8

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View job details for Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant

Staff Position

Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant

Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing
Citrus Heights, CA
5x8 hrs

$94K/year

5x8

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California Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs Salary Insights

Average Physical Therapy Assistant Salary

$47.84/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapy Assistant in California is $47.84 per hour. This is 1% lower than the US average of $48.43.

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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California Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs FAQs

What employers have the most staff Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in California?

The employers on Vivian that currently have the most staff Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in California are Centra Healthcare QIA (15), Pennant Services (12), and Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing (9).

Does Vivian have any local contract Physical Therapy Assistant jobs?

As of Sunday, November 15th 2026, Vivian has 27 listings for local contract Physical Therapy Assistant jobs. These jobs pay $44 per hour on average, and up to $50 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Physical Therapy Assistant jobs?

As of Sunday, November 15th 2026, Vivian has 813 listings for travel Physical Therapy Assistant jobs. These jobs pay $1,733 per hour on average, and up to $2,600 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a Physical Therapy Assistant?

Take a look at Vivian's Physical Therapy Assistant Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

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