Physical Therapists Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $105,470 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $50.71
10th percentile $76,590
90th percentile $137,320
Employed locally 15,750
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,590
    25th
    $88,450
    50th (median)
    $105,470
    75th
    $125,860
    90th
    $137,320

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 108% Median Physical Therapists salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Albany, GA $108,690
    Kingston, NY $101,220
    Albany, OR $99,850
    Glens Falls, NY $95,200
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $93,330

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$113,490
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$72,800
    Pharmacy Technicians$43,470
    Pharmacists$135,720
    Nurse Practitioners$152,790
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$80,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in New York, NY-NJ is $50.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.21 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in New York, NY-NJ is 4.4% above the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapists in New York?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $76,590 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,450.