How much does a therapist make in New York?
$77,980a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in New York. That is $37.49 an hour or $6,498 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.49
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,250Median: $77,980Highest 10%: $116,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,250 | $26.08 | |
| 25th | $65,190 | $31.34 | |
| Median | $77,980 | $37.49 | |
| 75th | $95,790 | $46.05 | |
| 90th | $116,000 | $55.76 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albany, NY | $104,500 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $101,900 |
| New York, NY | $96,820 |
| Buffalo, NY | $73,600 |
| Rochester, NY | $68,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for therapists.
| 9. Rhode Island | $86,400 |
| 10. Oregon | $81,860 |
| 11. California | $81,760 |
| 12. New York | $77,980 |
| 13. Kansas | $76,740 |
| 14. Minnesota | $75,360 |
| 15. Kentucky | $75,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $37.49 ($77,980 a year).
Do therapists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $77,980 against $77,930 nationally, 0% more.
Where does New York rank for therapist pay?
New York ranks 12 of 41 states.
Which city in New York pays therapists the most?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, with a median of $104,500 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.