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Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 100 employed

Annual Mean
$50,620
$24.34/hr
Annual Median
$39,210
$18.85/hr
Bottom 10%
$35,340
$16.99/hr
Top 10%
$97,230
$46.74/hr
Location vs National Average
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
$50,620
Difference
+39.0% vs US avg
US National
$36,430

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$35,340
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$36,720
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$39,210
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$57,820
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$97,230

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$35K

25th

$37K

Median

$39K

75th

$58K

90th

$97K

Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA has a relatively small Physical Therapist Aides workforce (approximately 100 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA, Physical Therapist Aides salaries range from $35,340 at the 10th percentile to $97,230 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $61,890 (158% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

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Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.