Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $100,660 | $104,506 | -4% |
| Median hourly wage | $48.39 | $50.24 | -4% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $93,290.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $134,609 | $105,300 | $155,250 | 187 |
The median annual salary for a Physical Therapist in New York is $100,660, or about $48.39 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Physical Therapists is $104,506. New York is -4% below the national median.
Entry-level physical therapists in New York typically earn from $105,300 depending on the city and employer.
With 20,940 physical therapist jobs on record and a median salary of $100,660, New York offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.