Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Santa Cruz, CA
The median physical therapist assistants in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA earns $87,330 a year, 28% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $5,346 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $63,940
- 25th percentile
- $83,440
- Median percentile
- $87,330
- 75th percentile
- $98,750
- 90th percentile
- $112,610
Based on 60 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$64,154 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $87,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,383 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,681 |
| California income tax (approx.) | −$6,113 |
| Monthly take-home | $5,346 |
| Every two weeks | $2,467 |
Does it go far here?
$79,466Median pay in Santa Cruz, CA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 109.9 vs 100).
42%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($2,264 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Santa Cruz, CA
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $170,960 |
| Software Developers | $156,910 |
| Sales Managers | $117,090 |
| General and Operations Managers | $105,360 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,260 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $98,810 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $84,920 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $84,010 |
All physical therapist assistants salaries · Take-home pay in California