Physical Therapists Salary in Watertown, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Watertown-Fort Drum, NY

Median annual salary $85,140 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.93
10th percentile $69,000
90th percentile $109,570
Employed locally 70
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,000
    25th
    $75,370
    50th (median)
    $85,140
    75th
    $101,090
    90th
    $109,570

    Watertown economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,978 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 131% Median Physical Therapists salary is 31% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,470
    Kingston, NY $101,220
    Albany, OR $99,850
    Glens Falls, NY $95,200

    Related occupations in Watertown, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $100,950
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $55,660
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,330
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,290
    Pharmacists $138,690
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $78,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Watertown?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Watertown, NY is $40.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.39 or more per hour.

    Is Watertown above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Watertown, NY is 15.7% below 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 Watertown?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $69,000 per year in Watertown, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,370.