SOC 31-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physical Therapist Aides — Albany
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY · 5 metro areas compared
In Albany, NY the median wage is $32,240.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
How pay has moved
The next ten years
Projected to grow about as fast as average
- Change in jobs, 2024 to 2034
- +2.8%
- Openings per year
- 6,600
- Typical entry-level education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
Includes jobs opened by workers leaving the occupation, not only new positions.
Projections are published nationally only. This is the outlook for the occupation across the United States, not a measurement for Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY.
Projections are based on 2024 employment and run to 2034. The wages above are from the May 2025 survey, a separate BLS programme on a different release cycle, so the two are not two views of one dataset.
Salary overview
In Albany, NY the median wage is $32,240. That is 8.5% lower than the national median of $35,240. Pay ranges from under $32,240 at the tenth percentile to more than $42,320 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $32,240 to $36,470.
Within the state, Buffalo records the highest median at $35,870. Of the 557 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 554th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | −8.5% |
| 25th | $32,240 | −8.5% |
| Median (50th) | $32,240 | −8.5% |
| 75th | $36,470 | +3.5% |
| 90th | $42,320 | +20.1% |
| Mean | $36,150 | +2.6% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo | $35,870 | 190 | |
| 2 | New York | $35,320 | 6,030 | |
| 3 | Rochester | $35,200 | 60 | |
| 4 | Kiryas Joel | $33,580 | 100 | |
| 5 | Syracuse | $32,240 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Albany sit close to the national average, so $32,240 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$32,240as reported by BLSLocal price level
99.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$32,369US average = 100 · BEA 2024Why the state that pays most is usually not where pay goes furthest
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $32,240 a year, 8.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,240 to $42,320 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Buffalo, at $35,870.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Albany, NY?
The median annual wage is $32,240, or $15.50 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,240, so pay in Albany, NY is 8.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Albany, NY earns more than $42,320 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,240 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Buffalo, at $35,870 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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