Physical Therapist Aides Salary in New York

Physical therapist aides in New York earn the most in New York (average $38,670 a year) and the least in Syracuse ($35,430), across the 6 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapist aides average at $39,320 and the median at $35,380 for 4,950 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $36,430.

Physical Therapist Aides average salary by city in New York

New York$38,670
Buffalo$37,750
Rochester$37,050
Kiryas Joel$36,870
Albany$36,150
Syracuse$35,430

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$38,670	$35,320	$34,120	$31,729	113
Buffalo	$37,750	$35,870	$32,240	$31,041	96
Rochester	$37,050	$35,200	$32,240	$30,517	97
Kiryas Joel	$36,870	$33,580	$32,240	$30,382	109
Albany	$36,150	$32,240	$32,240	$29,843	100
Syracuse	$35,430	$32,240	$32,240	$29,304	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physical Therapist Aides salary in other states

Physical Therapist Aides salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2022.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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