Physical Therapist Assistant salary in New York
What physical therapist assistants earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$64,100$30.82 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $68,380
Middle half earn$57,430 – $75,500Top 10%: $81,000+
Jobs3,6200.52× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Assistant 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 | $75,620 | $36.36 | 3,220 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $56,630 | $27.23 | 340 |
| Rochester, NY | $59,190 | $28.46 | 210 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $66,320 | $31.89 | 150 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $60,040 | $28.87 | 140 |
| Syracuse, NY | $61,010 | $29.33 | 130 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $64,050 | $30.79 | 120 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $59,150 | $28.44 | 120 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $60,460 | $29.07 | 90 |
| Binghamton, NY | $60,280 | $28.98 | 80 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $59,970 | $28.83 | 80 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $61,740 | $29.68 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in similar states
Arizona · $64,650 Arkansas · $64,520 Kansas · $64,500 Wisconsin · $64,080 Ohio · $63,820 Missouri · $63,770
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 assistant make in New York?
Physical Therapist Assistants in New York earned a median of $64,100 a year ($30.82 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $68,380. The middle half earned $57,430 to $75,500.
Where in New York do physical therapist assistants earn the most?
Among areas in New York, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $75,620.
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.