Physical Therapists pay range in Buffalo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $116,420 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Buffalo earn between $77,160 and $104,940.
- $66K10th
- $77K25th
- $96KMedian
- $105K75th
- $116K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,460 | $7,705 | $44.45 |
| Median | $95,800 | $7,983 | $46.06 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,160 | $6,430 | $37.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,940 | $8,745 | $50.45 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Buffalo vs. New York and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Buffalo earn 10% less than the New York average ($102,740) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | $92,460 | $95,800 | $66,210 | $116,420 | 1,410 |
| New York | $102,740 | $100,660 | $73,580 | $136,120 | 20,940 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapists salary after taxes in Buffalo
On the average salary of $92,460, a single filer in Buffalo takes home about $69,376 a year, or $5,781 a month and $2,668 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Buffalo a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Buffalo area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.8), so the average $92,460 buys what about $96,469 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Buffalo ($50,790). A typical home costs $288,316, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other New York cities
Buffalo ranks 9th of 13 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($110,480).
- New York$110,480
- Ithaca$102,620
- Kiryas Joel$100,660
- Binghamton$98,000
- Kingston$97,630
- Glens Falls$96,990
- Elmira$95,890
- Syracuse$93,460
- Buffalo$92,460
- Albany$91,820
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Buffalo: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Buffalo?
$44.45 an hour on average, and $46.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Buffalo?
About $69,376 a year ($5,781 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,460. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do physical therapists earn more in Buffalo than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
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 29-1123; area Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY (15380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.53, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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