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Physical therapy aide salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does a Physical Therapy Aide make in California?

Average base salary

$24.07
31%
above national average
Average $24.07
Low $16.90
High $56.57

The average salary for a physical therapy aide is $24.07 per hour in California. 1.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Physical Therapy Aide job openings in California

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Physical Therapy Aide
Spine and Sport Physical Therapy
Irvine, CA
$16.90 - $16.91 an hour
Part-time
23 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Physical Therapy Aide in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Hallway Healthcare
 
$369,200per year
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Pegasus Home Health Care
 
$229,840per year
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Kern Valley Healthcare Distric...
 
$214,729per year
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Home Care Providers
 
$166,400per year
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Vineyard Post Acute
 
$165,412per year
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Orchard Hospital
 
$165,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Physical Therapy Aides near California

  1. Oakland, CA
    $60.68 per hour
  2. San Jose, CA
    $46.91 per hour
  3. San Ramon, CA
    $42.24 per hour
  4. Sacramento, CA
    $39.49 per hour
  5. San Francisco, CA
    $37.41 per hour

Where can a Physical Therapy Aide earn more?

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