The median annual wage for Physical Therapist Aides in California is $36,290 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,230.
Pay spans roughly $33,660 at the 10th percentile to $46,000 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.45 per hour. An estimated 6,800 people work as physical therapist aides in California.
| Median (annual) | $36,290 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,230 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.45 |
| 10th percentile | $33,660 |
| 90th percentile | $46,000 |
| Employment | 6,800 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.