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Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in New York
Ranked #28 of 51 · NY
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of physical therapist assistantss in New York earn between $46,350 and $81,000. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean physical therapist assistants salary in New York is $65,660, about 4.5% below the U.S. average ($68,730). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New York
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $75,620 | $73,320 | 3,220 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $66,320 | $68,580 | 150 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $64,050 | $64,530 | 120 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $61,740 | $62,100 | 30 |
| Syracuse, NY | $61,010 | $61,470 | 130 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $60,460 | $62,570 | 90 |
| Binghamton, NY | $60,280 | $62,720 | 80 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $60,040 | $57,680 | 140 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make in New York?
The median physical therapist assistants salary in New York is $64,100 per year (mean $65,660), and about 80% earn between $46,350 and $81,000.
How much do physical therapist assistants make per hour in New York?
Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $65,660 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is New York a high-paying state for physical therapist assistants?
New York ranks #28 of 51 states for physical therapist assistants pay. Its mean salary of $65,660 is about 4.5% below the U.S. average of $68,730.
Which metro areas in New York pay physical therapist assistants the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in New York for physical therapist assistants are New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($75,620), Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY ($66,320), Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY ($64,050), by median annual wage.