Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $54,080 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.00
10th percentile $45,240
90th percentile $73,260
Employed locally 330
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,240
    25th
    $47,320
    50th (median)
    $54,080
    75th
    $60,760
    90th
    $73,260

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 77% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 23% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $62,380
    Glens Falls, NY $61,740

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,600
    Nursing Assistants $38,940
    Medical Assistants $44,960
    Dental Assistants $46,240
    Phlebotomists $45,600
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Buffalo, NY is $26.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Buffalo, NY is 17.4% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $45,240 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,320.