How much does a physical therapist make in Rochester?
$83,070a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $39.94 an hour or $6,923 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.94
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 379 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,070Median: $83,070Highest 10%: $112,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,070 | $31.76 | |
| 25th | $76,810 | $36.93 | |
| Median | $83,070 | $39.94 | |
| 75th | $97,700 | $46.97 | |
| 90th | $112,700 | $54.20 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| 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 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $440,300 |
| Cardiologist | $415,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $366,000 |
| Surgeon | $321,100 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $286,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $233,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $215,300 |
| Physician | $214,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $210,300 |
| Dentist | $167,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $39.94 ($83,070 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $83,070 against $102,800 nationally, 19% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $100,700, so Rochester pays 17% less.
Where does Rochester rank for physical therapist pay?
379 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $112,700 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.