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SOC 31-2022·Healthcare Support
Physical Therapist Aides
Median wage
$35,968
10-yr outlook
+32.2%by 2032
Openings / year
640
Workers in NY
4,080
How pay grows with experience
Physical Therapist Aides — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $32,868 |
| Median (typical) | $35,968 |
| Experienced | $44,548 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Physical Therapist Aides — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Capital Region | $37,265 |
| Mohawk Valley | $36,871 |
| North Country | $36,834 |
| Long Island | $36,302 |
| Southern Tier | $36,244 |
| New York City | $36,075 |
| Western New York | $35,831 |
| Hudson Valley | $35,651 |
| Finger Lakes | $33,269 |
| Central New York | $32,240 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Healthcare Support) that pay more than this one. A plain “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Pharmacy Aides$38,209 median (+$2,241) · −1.8% by 2032
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- Orderlies$46,897 median (+$10,929) · +26.5% by 2032
- Medical Assistants$47,355 median (+$11,387) · +26.8% by 2032
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