Average Physical Therapy Assistant Salary

$43.40/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapy Assistant in New York is $43.40 per hour. This is 5% lower than the US average of $45.46.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Physical Therapy Assistant salaries in New York compared to National Averages

$43.40/hour

New York

5% lower than the US average.

$45.46/hour

United States

What cities in New York pay the most for Physical Therapy Assistants?

Brooklyn, New York pays Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Staten Island, New York ($48) and Kingston, New York ($47). Kingston, New York has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the New York average for Physical Therapy Assistants is $43 per hour — Brooklyn, New York pays 15% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Brooklyn, New York$50$54
Staten Island, New York$48$54
Kingston, New York$47$57
How does the pay for Physical Therapy Assistants in New York compare to nearby states?

Maryland pays Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $38 per hour, followed by Massachusetts ($38) and New Jersey ($37). Maryland also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $43. For comparison, the New York average for Physical Therapy Assistants is $43 per hour — Maryland pays 11% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Maryland$38$43
Massachusetts$38$40
New Jersey$37$37
Ohio$35$39
Pennsylvania$35$40
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in New York?

Only Frontline Personnel reports pay data for Physical Therapy Assistants, averaging $39 per hour. Frontline Personnel also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $40. For comparison, the New York average for Physical Therapy Assistants is $43 per hour — Frontline Personnel pays 10% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Frontline Personnel$39$40

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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