Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Fresno
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,630 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Fresno earn between $61,690 and $83,810.
- $38K10th
- $62K25th
- $77KMedian
- $84K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,530 | $6,294 | $36.31 |
| Median | $77,000 | $6,417 | $37.02 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,690 | $5,141 | $29.66 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,810 | $6,984 | $40.29 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Fresno vs. California and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Fresno earn 9% less than the California average ($83,080) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is +13% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno | $75,530 | $77,000 | $37,740 | $99,630 | 220 |
| California | $83,080 | $83,110 | $59,500 | $102,800 | 9,400 |
| United States | $68,730 | $68,380 | $47,750 | $89,510 | 112,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary after taxes in Fresno
On the average salary of $75,530, a single filer in Fresno takes home about $58,995 a year, or $4,916 a month and $2,269 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is Fresno a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fresno area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.2), so the average $75,530 buys what about $73,934 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Fresno ($46,910). A typical home costs $409,749, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other California cities
Fresno ranks 19th of 21 California metro areas for this job; San Jose pays the most ($94,690).
- San Jose$94,690
- San Francisco$93,600
- Santa Cruz$89,020
- Bakersfield$87,150
- Santa Rosa$86,840
- Modesto$85,950
- Sacramento$85,440
- Salinas$84,930
- Santa Maria$84,710
- Fresno$75,530
Highest-paying cities for physical therapist assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,690).
- San Jose, CA$94,690
- San Francisco, CA$93,600
- Santa Cruz, CA$89,020
- Bakersfield, CA$87,150
- Santa Rosa, CA$86,840
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Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Fresno: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Fresno?
$36.31 an hour on average, and $37.02 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Fresno?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Fresno?
About $58,995 a year ($4,916 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,530. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Fresno than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more than the U.S. average for this job ($68,730).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2021; area Fresno, CA (23420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.64, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.64).
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