Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Albany, NY

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

Median annual salary $62,380 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.99
10th percentile $56,740
90th percentile $102,200
Employed locally 120
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,740
    25th
    $59,750
    50th (median)
    $62,380
    75th
    $66,890
    90th
    $102,200

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 72% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Salinas, CA $84,210

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    Albany, GA $72,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $72,230
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $62,710
    Glens Falls, NY $61,740
    Kingston, NY $60,650

    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 Assistants make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Albany, NY is $29.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Albany, NY is 4.8% below the national median of $65,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $56,740 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,750.