SOC 31-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physical Therapist Assistants — Capital/Northern New York
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area · 9 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Capital/Northern New York, NY is $60,460 a year, trailing the national median of $68,380 by 11.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Capital/Northern New York, NY is $60,460 a year, trailing the national median of $68,380 by 11.6%. Half of workers earn between $57,280 and $67,340. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $46,800 and the ninetieth at $80,500.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.90 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. New York leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $75,620. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 178th of 371 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,800 | −31.6% |
| 25th | $57,280 | −16.2% |
| Median (50th) | $60,460 | −11.6% |
| 75th | $67,340 | −1.5% |
| 90th | $80,500 | +17.7% |
| Mean | $62,570 | −8.5% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $75,620 | 3,220 | |
| 2 | Kiryas Joel | $66,320 | 150 | |
| 3 | Albany | $64,050 | 120 | |
| 4 | Glens Falls | $61,740 | 30 | |
| 5 | Syracuse | $61,010 | 130 | |
| 6 | Binghamton | $60,280 | 80 | |
| 7 | Utica | $59,970 | 80 | |
| 8 | Rochester | $59,190 | 210 | |
| 9 | Buffalo | $56,630 | 340 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Capital/Northern New York run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $60,460 buys what $56,033 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 18.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,460as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,033US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,460 a year, 11.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,800 to $80,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $75,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Capital/Northern New York, NY?
The median annual wage is $60,460, or $29.07 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 $68,380, so pay in Capital/Northern New York, NY is 11.6% 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 Capital/Northern New York, NY earns more than $80,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,800 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 New York, at $75,620 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Capital/Northern New York, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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