2023 Data

Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in San Francisco, CA

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey

Median Annual Salary

$81,506

33.2% vs national

Hourly Rate

$39.19

/hour

Jobs in Area

175

employed

Salary Range$53,121 - $122,002
10th %Median90th %

Physical Therapist Assistant Salary Range in San Francisco, CA

Annual Salary Range

$82k

$53k

10th percentile

$68k

25th

$99k

75th

$122k

90th percentile

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileAnnual SalaryHourly Rate
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$53,121$25.54
25th Percentile$68,358$32.86
Median (50th Percentile)$81,506$39.19
75th Percentile$98,676$47.44
90th Percentile (Top Earners)$122,002$58.65
Average (Mean)$87,565$42.10

Frequently Asked Questions

The average Physical Therapist Assistant salary in San Francisco, CA is $81,506 per year or $39.19 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.

About This Data

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: 1/14/2026

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How San Francisco, CA Compares

vs National Average

$61,180

+33.2%

vs California Average

$57,259

+42.3%

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

$48,143

-40.9%

Cost of living in San Francisco, CA is 69.3% above the national average.

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