How much does a physical therapist aide make in Syracuse?
$32,240a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $15.50 an hour or $2,687 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.50
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 103 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $32,240Highest 10%: $42,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| Median | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 75th | $38,540 | $18.53 | |
| 90th | $42,400 | $20.38 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides.
| Buffalo, NY | $35,870 |
| New York, NY | $35,320 |
| Rochester, NY | $35,200 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $33,580 |
| Albany, NY | $32,240 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $61,010 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $60,320 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $50,790 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $49,820 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,830 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,370 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,110 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $44,410 |
| Medical Assistant | $44,250 |
| Massage Therapist | $43,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $15.50 ($32,240 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $32,240 against $35,240 nationally, 9% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $35,380, so Syracuse pays 9% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for physical therapist aide pay?
103 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist aide make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,400 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.