DOL Median (California)
$28,423
vs National
+4.9%
National: $27,092BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$20,522
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$28,423
+4.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$27,092
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physical Therapist Aides in California earns $28,423 in nominal terms, which is 4.9% above the national average of $27,092. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $20,522 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LOTUS PHYSICAL THERAPY | $33,280 | 1 |
| Ocean Physical Therapy inc. | $32,240 | 1 |
| Lomita Health Management, Inc. | $29,702 | 1 |
| Choice Physical Therapy Rehab, P.C. | $27,144 | 1 |
| SAN LUIS SPORTS THERAPY AND ORTHOPEDIC REHABILITAT | $24,440 | 2 |
| Ryan's Rehab Inc | $20,000 | 1 |
| Priority Physical Therapy, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| ALLIED REHAB SERVICES, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| BLUE SPIRIT HOSPICE, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| JOSTER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA: JOSTER CHATEAU | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Physical Therapist Aides
Los Angeles, CA · $33,280San Clemente, CA · $32,240New York, NY · $31,200Chicago, IL · $31,054HARBOR CITY, CA · $29,702Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Physical Therapist Aides make in California?
The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in California is $28,423 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Physical Therapist Aides?
A Physical Therapist Aides in California earns 4.9% more than the national median of $27,092, or $20,522 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.