Physical Therapist Aides pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for physical therapist aides is $17.01 an hour ($35,380 a year). About 4,950 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($35,240). New York ranks 19th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physical therapist aides in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.68 | $32,610 |
| 25% of workers | $16.44 | $34,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.01 | $35,380 |
| 75% of workers | $20.91 | $43,480 |
| 90% of workers | $24.74 | $51,460 |
Physical Therapist Aides pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $35,870 | 190 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $35,320 | 6,030 |
| Rochester | $35,200 | 60 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $33,580 | 100 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $32,240 | 0 |
| Syracuse | $32,240 | 60 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physical therapist aides
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 6,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $48,590 |
| Medical Assistants | $48,000 |
| Occupational Therapists | $96,390 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $107,810 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $50,220 |
| Massage Therapists | $62,630 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $64,100 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $68,530 |
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