Physical Therapy Assistant Salary Guide: San Francisco, CA

Q: What cities in California pay the most for Physical Therapy Assistants?

Modesto is currently the highest paying city in California for Physical Therapy Assistant jobs, paying up to $76/hr. This is 25% higher than the average pay for Physical Therapy Assistant roles in California. Other top paying cities include Berkeley, paying up to $79/hr, Roseville, paying up to $78/hr, and Santa Cruz, paying up to $64/hr.

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Average Physical Therapy Assistant Salary

$54.60/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapy Assistant in San Francisco, CA is $54.60 per hour. This is 28% higher than the California average of $39.35.

Last updated on April 8, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Physical Therapy Assistant salaries in San Francisco, CA compared to State and National Averages

$54.60/hour

San Francisco, CA

9% higher than the US average.

$39.35/hour

California

26% lower than the US average.

$49.64/hour

United States

How Physical Therapy Assistant Salaries in San Francisco Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$48/hour

This is 13% lower than the San Francisco average of $54.60.

What cities in California pay the most for Physical Therapy Assistants?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Berkeley, California	$67	$79

Last updated on April 8, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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