How much does a physical therapist make in New York?
$107,700a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $51.75 an hour or $8,971 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.75
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 21,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,390Median: $107,700Highest 10%: $141,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,390 | $36.25 | |
| 25th | $95,500 | $45.91 | |
| Median | $107,700 | $51.75 | |
| 75th | $129,400 | $62.19 | |
| 90th | $141,900 | $68.21 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| 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 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $492,200 |
| Radiologist | $465,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $460,800 |
| Surgeon | $400,000 |
| Dermatologist | $374,000 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $342,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $329,800 |
| Physician | $327,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $321,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $51.75 ($107,700 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $107,700 against $102,800 nationally, 5% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $100,700, so New York pays 7% more.
Where does New York rank for physical therapist pay?
53 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $141,900 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.