Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $36,580 +6% vs national
Median hourly $17.59
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $43,430
Employed locally 70
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $36,580
    75th
    $37,580
    90th
    $43,430

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Aides salary vs area income 42% Median Physical Therapist Aides salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $57,670
    Barnstable Town, MA $47,290
    Abilene, TX $46,790
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,600
    Urban Honolulu, HI $44,430
    Minnesota $44,340

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,070
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $35,440
    Utica-Rome, NY $35,000
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $34,840
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $31,420
    Rochester, NY $31,200

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,180
    Nursing Assistants $39,860
    Medical Assistants $41,880
    Dental Assistants $47,500
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $39,300
    Medical Equipment Preparers $40,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Aides make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Albany, NY is $17.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.35 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Physical Therapist Aides salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in Albany, NY is 6% above the national median of $34,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Aides in Albany?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.