Therapist Salary Guide: New York
Average Therapist Salary
$47.88/hour
The average salary for a Therapist in New York is $47.88 per hour. This is 1% lower than the US average of $48.53.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Therapist salaries in New York compared to National Averages
$47.88/hour
New York
1% lower than the US average.
$48.53/hour
United States
What cities in New York pay the most for Therapists?
Brooklyn, New York pays Therapists the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Kingston, New York ($46). Kingston, New York has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the New York average for Therapists is $48 per hour — Brooklyn, New York pays 2% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn, New York | $49 | $54 |
| Kingston, New York | $46 | $56 |
What type of Therapists make the most money in New York?
Physical Therapist earns the most among Therapy specialties in New York, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Occupational Therapist ($49) and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant ($44). Physical Therapist also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the New York average for Therapists is $48 per hour — Physical Therapist earns 11% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist | $53 | $57 |
| Occupational Therapist | $49 | $57 |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | $44 | $44 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | $41 | $44 |
How does the pay for Therapists in New York compare to nearby states?
Pennsylvania pays Therapists the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by New Jersey ($52) and Michigan ($51). Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the New York average for Therapists is $48 per hour — Pennsylvania pays 9% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $52 | $63 |
| New Jersey | $52 | $57 |
| Michigan | $51 | $58 |
| Ohio | $50 | $58 |
| Virginia | $49 | $56 |
| Massachusetts | $48 | $58 |
| Maryland | $47 | $52 |
| Delaware | $43 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Therapist jobs in New York?
United Health Services pays Therapists the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by PT Solutions Physical Therapy ($48) and Hands of Hope ($46). United Health Services also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $68. For comparison, the New York average for Therapists is $48 per hour — United Health Services pays 2% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| United Health Services | $49 | $68 |
| PT Solutions Physical Therapy | $48 | $48 |
| Hands of Hope | $46 | $46 |
| Frontline Personnel | $43 | $53 |
| Confluent Health | $37 | $57 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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