Physical Therapist Assistants pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for physical therapist assistants is $30.82 an hour ($64,100 a year). About 3,620 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($68,380). New York ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physical therapist assistants in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.28 | $46,350 |
| 25% of workers | $27.61 | $57,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.82 | $64,100 |
| 75% of workers | $36.30 | $75,500 |
| 90% of workers | $38.94 | $81,000 |
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $75,620 | 3,220 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $66,320 | 150 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $64,050 | 120 |
| Glens Falls | $61,740 | 30 |
| Syracuse | $61,010 | 130 |
| Binghamton | $60,280 | 80 |
| Utica-Rome | $59,970 | 80 |
| Rochester | $59,190 | 210 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $56,630 | 340 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physical therapist assistants
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +23% over ten years, much faster than average · about 18,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $48,000 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $107,810 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $50,220 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,380 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $68,530 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $58,080 |
| Recreational Therapists | $65,520 |
| Radiation Therapists | $129,620 |
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