Physical Therapist Salary in New York, NY
Physical Therapists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $107,650 a year — 5% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $79,251 take-home, or $6,604 a month.
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- Federal income tax$14,853
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,674
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,561
- New York income tax$5,311
- Take-home pay$79,251
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 5.90% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $3,738 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $75,513 ($6,293 a month). Choose “New York City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Physical Therapist pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $75,390 | $36.25 | $58,393 | $4,866 |
| 25th percentile | $95,500 | $45.91 | $71,420 | $5,952 |
| Median (50th) | $107,650 | $51.75 | $79,251 | $6,604 |
| 75th percentile | $129,360 | $62.19 | $93,092 | $7,758 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $141,870 | $68.21 | $100,904 | $8,409 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $107,650 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median physical therapist's $79,251 take-home pay has the buying power of $70,406 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
New York, NY has 1.3× the national concentration of physical therapist jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for physical therapists, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #18 of 21 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston, TX | $107,700 | $84,597 | $85,773 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $141,980 | $97,489 | $84,324 |
| 3 | Austin, TX | $103,630 | $81,734 | $83,346 |
| 4 | Indianapolis, IN | $103,770 | $78,800 | $82,345 |
| 5 | Dallas, TX | $107,780 | $84,653 | $82,116 |
| 6 | Tampa, FL | $102,430 | $80,890 | $80,176 |
| 7 | St. Louis, MO | $100,600 | $75,811 | $79,727 |
| 8 | Philadelphia, PA | $105,790 | $80,006 | $78,013 |
| 18 | New York, NY | $107,650 | $79,251 | $70,406 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 21 metros →
About the job: physical therapists
Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +11.9% (much faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make in New York, NY?
The median physical therapist salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $107,650 a year, or about $51.75 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $95,500 and $129,360.
What is a physical therapist’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $107,650 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $79,251 a year ($6,604 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $5,311 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a physical therapist?
Pay here is 5% above the national median of $102,760. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $70,406 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #18 of 21 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a physical therapist afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 36% of a median physical therapist’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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