Physical Therapists pay range in Elmira
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $128,360 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Elmira earn between $86,680 and $101,380.
- $75K10th
- $87K25th
- $87KMedian
- $101K75th
- $128K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,890 | $7,991 | $46.10 |
| Median | $86,680 | $7,223 | $41.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $86,680 | $7,223 | $41.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,380 | $8,448 | $48.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Elmira vs. New York and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Elmira earn 7% less than the New York average ($102,740) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira | $95,890 | $86,680 | $75,470 | $128,360 | 60 |
| 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 Elmira
On the average salary of $95,890, a single filer in Elmira takes home about $71,583 a year, or $5,965 a month and $2,753 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 Elmira a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Elmira area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.4), so the average $95,890 buys what about $101,581 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Elmira ($47,850). A typical home costs $161,607, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other New York cities
Elmira ranks 7th 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 Elmira: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Elmira?
$46.10 an hour on average, and $41.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Elmira?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $86,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Elmira?
About $71,583 a year ($5,965 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,890. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do physical therapists earn more in Elmira than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Elmira, NY (21300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 1.07, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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