How much does a therapist make in New York?
$96,820a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $46.55 an hour or $8,068 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.55
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 78
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,460Median: $96,820Highest 10%: $172,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,460 | $30.99 | |
| 25th | $78,080 | $37.54 | |
| Median | $96,820 | $46.55 | |
| 75th | $131,800 | $63.34 | |
| 90th | $172,300 | $82.85 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $101,900 |
| Buffalo, NY | $73,600 |
| Rochester, NY | $68,620 |
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 therapist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $46.55 ($96,820 a year).
Do therapists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $96,820 against $77,930 nationally, 24% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $77,980, so New York pays 24% more.
Where does New York rank for therapist pay?
11 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $172,300 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.