Physical Therapy Assistant Salary Guide: San Jose, CA

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Average Physical Therapy Assistant Salary

$54.68/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapy Assistant in San Jose, CA is $54.68 per hour. This is 17% higher than the California average of $45.51.

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

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

$54.68/hour

San Jose, CA

11% higher than the US average.

$45.51/hour

California

7% lower than the US average.

$48.60/hour

United States

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

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

Berkeley, California pays Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $67 per hour, followed by Glendale, California ($62) and Santa Monica, California ($56). Berkeley, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $79. For comparison, the San Jose, CA average for Therapists is $55 per hour — Berkeley, California pays 23% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Berkeley, California	$67	$79
Glendale, California	$62	$72
Santa Monica, California	$56	$63

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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