Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Syracuse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $73,480 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Syracuse earn between $56,860 and $66,840.
- $48K10th
- $57K25th
- $61KMedian
- $67K75th
- $73K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,470 | $5,122 | $29.55 |
| Median | $61,010 | $5,084 | $29.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,860 | $4,738 | $27.34 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $66,840 | $5,570 | $32.13 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Syracuse vs. New York and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Syracuse earn 6% less than the New York average ($65,660) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $61,470 | $61,010 | $48,410 | $73,480 | 130 |
| New York | $65,660 | $64,100 | $46,350 | $81,000 | 3,620 |
| United States | $68,730 | $68,380 | $47,750 | $89,510 | 112,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary after taxes in Syracuse
On the average salary of $61,470, a single filer in Syracuse takes home about $48,795 a year, or $4,066 a month and $1,877 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Syracuse a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Syracuse area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $61,470 buys what about $64,204 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Syracuse ($52,990). A typical home costs $264,903, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other New York cities
Syracuse ranks 6th of 9 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($73,320).
- New York$73,320
- Kiryas Joel$68,580
- Albany$64,530
- Binghamton$62,720
- Glens Falls$62,100
- Syracuse$61,470
- Utica$59,950
- Rochester$59,320
- Buffalo$57,000
Highest-paying cities for physical therapist assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,690).
- San Jose, CA$94,690
- San Francisco, CA$93,600
- Santa Cruz, CA$89,020
- Bakersfield, CA$87,150
- Santa Rosa, CA$86,840
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Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Syracuse: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Syracuse?
$29.55 an hour on average, and $29.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,860, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Syracuse?
About $48,795 a year ($4,066 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,470. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Syracuse than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($68,730).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2021; area Syracuse, NY (45060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.59, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.59).
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