How much does a physical therapist make in New York?
$100,700a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in New York. That is $48.39 an hour or $8,388 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.39
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,580Median: $100,700Highest 10%: $136,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,580 | $35.38 | |
| 25th | $81,470 | $39.17 | |
| Median | $100,700 | $48.39 | |
| 75th | $121,300 | $58.30 | |
| 90th | $136,100 | $65.44 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $107,700 |
| Ithaca, NY | $101,300 |
| Binghamton, NY | $99,670 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $97,110 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $96,170 |
| Buffalo, NY | $95,800 |
| Albany, NY | $94,020 |
| Syracuse, NY | $92,080 |
| Kingston, NY | $91,460 |
| Watertown, NY | $87,200 |
| Elmira, NY | $86,680 |
| Utica, NY | $85,930 |
| Rochester, NY | $83,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapists.
| 26. Florida | $101,000 |
| 27. Michigan | $100,900 |
| 28. Kentucky | $100,700 |
| 29. New York | $100,700 |
| 30. Wyoming | $100,400 |
| 31. Tennessee | $100,100 |
| 32. Mississippi | $99,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $48.39 ($100,700 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in New York than the national average?
No: $100,700 against $102,800 nationally, 2% less.
Where does New York rank for physical therapist pay?
New York ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays physical therapists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $107,700 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.