Physical Therapy Assistant Salary Guide: San Francisco, CA
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 20% higher than the California average of $43.58.
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
11% higher than the US average.
$43.58/hour
California
11% lower than the US average.
$48.55/hour
United States
How Physical Therapy Assistant Salaries in San Francisco Compare to Other Cities
How Physical Therapy Assistant Salaries in San Francisco Compare to Other Cities
What cities in California pay the most for Physical Therapy Assistants?
Only Berkeley, California reports pay data for Physical Therapy Assistants, averaging $67 per hour. Berkeley, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $79. For comparison, the San Francisco, CA average for Therapists is $55 per hour — Berkeley, California pays 23% more.
| 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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