Salary distribution
Where New York physical therapists fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $79,450 and $114,410, with a median of $99,430.
Physical Therapists in New York: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 585 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $77,980. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 387 | $77,979 |
| Level II — qualified | 88 | $93,954 |
| Level III — experienced | 28 | $110,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 18 | $128,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Physical Therapists in New York. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandison Management, Inc. | Physical Therapist | 216 | $68,203 |
| Spear Physical Therapy, PLLC | Physical Therapist | 54 | $93,309 |
| One on One Physical Therapy, LLC | Physical Therapist | 20 | $77,979 |
| THERADYNAMICS REHAB MANAGEMENT LLC | Physical Therapist | 15 | $93,309 |
| PHP STAFFING LLC | PHYSICAL THERAPIST | 12 | $80,100 |
| Metro Athletic Medicine and Fitness, P.C. | Physical Therapist | 10 | $81,000 |
| First Hand Management Resources, LLC | Physical Therapist | 10 | $77,979 |
| TheraAide Rehab, LLC | Physical Therapist | 8 | $89,440 |
| OASIS PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT GROUP, LTD. | Physical Therapist | 8 | $83,200 |
| Outreach Physical and Occupational Therapy and Speech Rehabilitation, PLLC | Physical Therapist | 6 | $104,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Physical Therapist, Post-Bachelor's at Visiting Nurse Service of New York Home Care II$112,000BronxDecided Dec 22, 2025I-200-25349-483940
- Physical Therapist at Dynamic Physical Therapy Services PC$78,790FlushingDecided Dec 17, 2025I-200-25344-471632
- Physical Therapist at Health East Medical Alliance LLC$124,800New York CityDecided Dec 16, 2025I-200-25343-468119
- Physical Therapist at Spear Physical Therapy, PLLC$93,954New YorkDecided Dec 12, 2025I-200-25339-460825
- Physical Therapist at Dreiser Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation PC$93,954BronxDecided Dec 11, 2025I-200-25338-458164
- Physical Therapist at Dreiser Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation PC$93,954BronxDecided Dec 11, 2025I-200-25338-458171
- Physical Therapist at Outreach Physical and Occupational Therapy and Speech Rehabilitation, PLLC$133,120Great NeckDecided Dec 8, 2025I-200-25336-448368
- Physical Therapist at Grandison Management, Inc.$66,518StamfordDecided Dec 4, 2025I-200-25331-442615
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Physical Therapists pay by experience level in New York
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Physical Therapists specialties in New York
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 565 certified offers. The most common variant is Physical Therapist at a median of $77,979.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist | Grandison Management, Inc. | 541 | $77,979 |
| Clinic Director - Physical Therapist | Access PT, OT, New York, PLLC | 7 | $95,000 |
| Clinical Director | One on One Physical Therapy, LLC | 6 | $93,309 |
| Senior Physical Therapist - Rehab Director | THERADYNAMICS REHAB MANAGEMENT LLC | 5 | $108,638 |
| Physical Therapist Supervisor | THERADYNAMICS REHAB MANAGEMENT LLC | 3 | $93,309 |
| PHYSICAL THERAPY | Grandison Management, Inc. | 3 | $67,683 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Physical Therapists in New York, by industry
Median offered wage across 585 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Healthcare leads with a median of $93,309.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | Spear Physical Therapy, PLLC | 301 | $93,309 |
| Professional services | Grandison Management, Inc. | 282 | $77,979 |
| Education | Sunshine Developmental School, Inc. | 2 | $115,752 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in New York over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.6 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 4.6 / 5
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge
- 4.6 / 5
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Psychology
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 4.0 / 5
Social Perceptiveness
Technical
- 4.0 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
- 02
Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
- 03
Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.
- 04
Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
- 05
Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
- 06
Confer with the patient, medical practitioners, or appropriate others to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program.
- 07
Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
- 08
Obtain patients' informed consent to proposed interventions.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+10.9%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Physical Therapists in New York?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Physical Therapists in New York is $99,430.
- How does New York compare to the national median for Physical Therapists?
- The New York median is -3.0% versus the BLS national figure of $102,556.
- What is the salary range for Physical Therapists in New York?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $66,680 and the 90th-percentile at $130,350, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Physical Therapists a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 10.9% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Physical Therapists?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Doctoral or professional degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.