Therapists, All Other Salary in New York

Other therapists in New York earn the most in Kiryas Joel (average $145,890 a year) and the least in Rochester ($72,520), across the 5 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other therapists average at $90,710 and the median at $77,980 for 1,110 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $90,420.

Therapists, All Other average salary by city in New York

Kiryas Joel$145,890
New York$111,940
Albany$95,900
Buffalo$81,630
Rochester$72,520

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kiryas Joel	$145,890	$101,920	$81,530	$103,277	109
New York	$111,940	$96,820	$78,080	$81,912	113
Albany	$95,900	$104,470	$96,550	$71,590	100
Buffalo	$81,630	$73,600	$62,280	$62,372	96
Rochester	$72,520	$68,620	$54,200	$56,464	97

*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.

Therapists, All Other salary in other states

Therapists, All Other 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 29-1129.
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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