Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $56,370 -14% vs national
Median hourly $27.10
10th percentile $43,930
90th percentile $68,790
Employed locally 80
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,930
    25th
    $51,520
    50th (median)
    $56,370
    75th
    $61,820
    90th
    $68,790

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 82% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 18% 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 Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,340
    Nursing Assistants $38,810
    Dental Assistants $46,050
    Psychiatric Aides $68,180
    Medical Assistants $41,590
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Utica, NY is $27.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Utica, NY is 14% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $43,930 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,520.