How much does a physical therapist assistant make in New York?
$64,100a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in New York. That is $30.82 an hour or $5,342 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.82
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,350Median: $64,100Highest 10%: $81,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,350 | $22.28 | |
| 25th | $57,430 | $27.61 | |
| Median | $64,100 | $30.82 | |
| 75th | $75,500 | $36.30 | |
| 90th | $81,000 | $38.94 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $75,620 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $66,320 |
| Albany, NY | $64,050 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $61,740 |
| Syracuse, NY | $61,010 |
| Binghamton, NY | $60,280 |
| Utica, NY | $59,970 |
| Rochester, NY | $59,190 |
| Buffalo, NY | $56,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist assistants.
| 27. Arizona | $64,650 |
| 28. Arkansas | $64,520 |
| 29. Kansas | $64,500 |
| 30. New York | $64,100 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $64,080 |
| 32. Ohio | $63,820 |
| 33. Missouri | $63,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $30.82 ($64,100 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in New York than the national average?
No: $64,100 against $68,380 nationally, 6% less.
Where does New York rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
New York ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays physical therapist assistants the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $75,620 a year.
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.