DOL Median (California)
$61,870
vs National
+27.1%
National: $48,672BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,671
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,870
+27.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$48,672
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physical Therapist Assistants in California earns $61,870 in nominal terms, which is 27.1% above the national average of $48,672. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,671 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CUMBERLAND THERAPY SERVICES, LLC | $66,830 | 3 |
| NAPA CENTER INC. | $56,909 | 2 |
| Ryu Physical Therapy PC | N/A | 1 |
| A&A SATELLITE | N/A | 2 |
| A AND A SATELLITE | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Physical Therapist Assistants
Mercedes, TX · $75,000Middletown, NY · $72,800VALLEJO, CA · $66,830New Castle, DE · $66,830Selden, NE · $59,530Top-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 Assistants make in California?
The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in California is $61,870 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Physical Therapist Assistants?
A Physical Therapist Assistants in California earns 27.1% more than the national median of $48,672, or $44,671 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.