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Salary · New York · BLS OEWS May 2024

Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in New York

In New York, physical therapist assistants earn a median of $64,660 per year.

Median (New York)
$64,660
Bottom 10%
$39,090
Top 10%
$81,690
Employed in New York
3,850

How New York compares

Refit analysis ·In New York, physical therapist assistants earn a median of $64,660 — in line with the national median of $65,510. Locally the range runs $39,090 to $81,690. About 3,850 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·New York ranks #19 of 52 states for physical therapist assistants pay — roughly the 65th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (California, $79,410) by 23%. State employment of about 3,850 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$65,510
US bottom 10%
$46,020
US top 10%
$87,630

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies

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