How much does a physical therapist aide make in New York?
$35,320a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $16.98 an hour or $2,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.98
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 6,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $35,320Highest 10%: $50,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $34,120 | $16.40 | |
| Median | $35,320 | $16.98 | |
| 75th | $40,350 | $19.40 | |
| 90th | $50,960 | $24.50 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides.
| Buffalo, NY | $35,870 |
| Rochester, NY | $35,200 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $33,580 |
| Albany, NY | $32,240 |
| Syracuse, NY | $32,240 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $75,620 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $74,960 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $58,870 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $57,820 |
| Massage Therapist | $50,600 |
| Phlebotomist | $49,980 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $49,840 |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,270 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,430 |
| Medical Assistant | $48,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $16.98 ($35,320 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $35,320 against $35,240 nationally, 0% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $35,380, so New York pays 0% more.
Where does New York rank for physical therapist aide pay?
67 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist aide make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,960 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.