verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Physical Therapist Salary in New York

Median Annual in New York
$100,660/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.39/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New York

groups Employed in NY
20,940
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$93,272 #49 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in New York, explained

Physical therapists in New York earn a median of $100,660 per year ($48.39 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $73,580, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $136,120. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New York.

Is $100,660 good pay in New York?

Adjusted for New York's cost of living (which runs 108% of the U.S. average), that $100,660 is worth about $93,272 in national buying power — ranking New York #49 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist pay by experience in New York

Entry level (10th pct)
$73,580
$35.38/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$100,660
$48.39/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$136,120
$65.44/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NY
New York (here) $100,660 $93,272
New Jersey $112,140 $103,065 −$11,480
Connecticut $104,360 $100,724 −$3,700
Massachusetts $103,790 $98,140 −$3,130
Pennsylvania $101,380 $103,903 −$720
Vermont $97,970 $100,012 +$2,690

Physical Therapist in New York: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in New York?

Physical therapists in New York earn a median of $100,660 per year ($48.39 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does New York pay physical therapists well?

At $100,660, New York pays 2% below the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 20,940 work in the state.

Physical Therapist salary in other states

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