How much does a physical therapist make in Syracuse?
$92,080a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $44.27 an hour or $7,673 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.27
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 355 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,290Median: $92,080Highest 10%: $121,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,290 | $32.35 | |
| 25th | $77,120 | $37.08 | |
| Median | $92,080 | $44.27 | |
| 75th | $110,700 | $53.23 | |
| 90th | $121,700 | $58.52 |
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 |
| Kingston, NY | $91,460 |
| Watertown, NY | $87,200 |
| Elmira, NY | $86,680 |
| Utica, NY | $85,930 |
| Rochester, NY | $83,070 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $320,400 |
| Physician | $286,900 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,300 |
| Dentist | $191,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $191,500 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $182,000 |
| Pediatrician | $170,800 |
| Optometrist | $153,800 |
| Pharmacist | $149,500 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $44.27 ($92,080 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $92,080 against $102,800 nationally, 10% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $100,700, so Syracuse pays 9% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for physical therapist pay?
355 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,700 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.