Physical Therapist salary in New York
What physical therapists earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$100,660$48.39 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$81,470 – $121,270Top 10%: $136,120+
Jobs20,9401.26× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist 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 | $107,650 | $51.75 | 21,240 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $95,800 | $46.06 | 1,410 |
| Rochester, NY | $83,070 | $39.94 | 1,140 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $94,020 | $45.20 | 790 |
| Syracuse, NY | $92,080 | $44.27 | 700 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $97,110 | $46.69 | 640 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $91,960 | $44.21 | 330 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $92,090 | $44.27 | 280 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $92,730 | $44.58 | 270 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $85,930 | $41.31 | 250 |
| Binghamton, NY | $99,670 | $47.92 | 240 |
| Ithaca, NY | $101,290 | $48.70 | 110 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $96,170 | $46.24 | 100 |
| Kingston, NY | $91,460 | $43.97 | 90 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $87,200 | $41.93 | 90 |
| Elmira, NY | $86,680 | $41.67 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
South Carolina · $101,330 Florida · $101,040 Michigan · $100,900 Kentucky · $100,710 Wyoming · $100,400 Tennessee · $100,140
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 Dental Assistants · $48,110 Pharmacists · $142,090 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $97,280
Questions
How much does a physical therapist make in New York?
Physical Therapists in New York earned a median of $100,660 a year ($48.39 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $81,470 to $121,270.
Where in New York do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in New York, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $107,650.
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.