Physical Therapist Aide salary in New York
What physical therapist aides earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$35,380$17.01 per hour
vs U.S.+0%U.S. median $35,240
Middle half earn$34,200 – $43,480Top 10%: $51,460+
Jobs4,9501.65× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Aide pay in New York cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $35,320 | $16.98 | 6,030 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $35,870 | $17.25 | 190 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $33,580 | $16.15 | 100 |
| Rochester, NY | $35,200 | $16.92 | 60 |
| Syracuse, NY | $32,240 | $15.50 | 60 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $32,240 | $15.50 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Physical Therapist Aide pay in similar states
Connecticut · $35,770 Pennsylvania · $35,520 Kentucky · $35,490 Arizona · $35,260 Florida · $35,140 Indiana · $35,100
Other healthcare salaries in New York
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,620 Registered Nurses · $109,440 Nursing Assistants · $48,590 Medical Assistants · $48,000 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $67,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,930 Nurse Practitioners · $153,510 Physical Therapists · $100,660 Dental Assistants · $48,110 Pharmacists · $142,090 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500
Questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make in New York?
Physical Therapist Aides in New York earned a median of $35,380 a year ($17.01 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $35,240. The middle half earned $34,200 to $43,480.
Where in New York do physical therapist aides earn the most?
Among areas in New York, pay was highest in Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY at $35,870.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.