New York PTA Salary and Employment

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In New York, there are 14 schools accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) for Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) programs. This information is current for 2024.

We’ve researched these schools to help you understand the key details for selecting the right program. Our data covers certification, licensing, as well as salary and employment prospects.

For the most recent (2019/2020) average salary data for this career visit Physical Therapy Assistant Salary and Employment.

Top 14 Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Schools in New York.

All schools listed below are fully CAPTE accredited. All schools offer an associate’s degree.

Our schools are ranked in alphabetical order. We do not attempt to rank schools based on any other criteria as everyone’s requirements and priorities will vary.

College NameCityAccredited Until
Bryant & Stratton CollegeOrchard Park12/31/2023
Bryant & Stratton CollegeSyracuse12/31/2023
Genesee Community CollegeBatavia6/30/2027
Herkimer County Community CollegeHerkimer12/31/2027
Kingsborough Community CollegeBrooklyn6/30/2026
LaGuardia Community CollegeLong Island City12/31/2030
Nassau Community CollegeGarden City6/30/2026
Niagara County Community CollegeSanborn12/31/2027
Onondaga Community CollegeSyracuse6/30/2026
Orange County Community CollegeMiddletown6/30/2030
State University of New York College of Technology at CantonCanton6/30/2024
Suffolk County Community CollegeSelden6/30/2028
SUNY Broome Community CollegeBinghamton6/30/2026
Villa Maria College of BuffaloBuffalo12/31/2026

New York PTA Certification and Licensing Requirements

To become a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in New York, after graduating from an accredited program, applicants must contact the Office of the Professions – State Board for Physical Therapy. Successful completion of a two-year college program for PTAs is required, either at a New York State Registered Physical Therapist Assistant Program or a CAPTE/APTA Accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.

Additionally, passing the National Physical Therapist Assistant Examination is mandatory, with no state jurisprudence exam requirement.

To contact the New York State Board of Physical Therapy for further information or inquiries, you can use the following details:

Address: 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234
Email: PTBD@mail.nysed.gov
Phone: (518) 474-3817
Website: https://www.op.nysed.gov

Physical Therapist Assistant Salary New York

In New York, the average (median) Physical Therapy Assistant salary is $60,400, slightly below the national average. The average hourly wage is $29.04. The top 10% of PTA earners in the state make $79,160, while the bottom 10% earn $46,460. With 3,980 employed, the data reflects the diverse range of salaries in the field, offering a comprehensive overview for those considering or pursuing a career as a Physical Therapy Assistant in New York.

In New York from 2018 to 2022, the average salary for Physical Therapy Assistants increased by $6,300, representing a 12% growth. However, employment witnessed a decline, with 720 fewer individuals employed, reflecting a 15% reduction. Looking ahead, there is a projected 44% growth in PTA employment in New York from 2020 to 2030, indicating positive prospects for the field’s expansion over the next decade.

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PTA Salaries by NY Metro Area

The table below illustrates key employment and salary data for PTA’s in the main metro and city areas in the State;

AreaNumber EmployedSalary
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY140$43,740.00
Binghamton, NY30$50,220.00
Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY300$45,840.00
Dutchess County-Putnam County, NY Metropolitan Division80$52,920.00
Glens Falls, NY70$44,550.00
Kingston, NY40$51,960.00
Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division1040$59,480.00
New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division2250$57,720.00
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA3720$58,380.00
Rochester, NY280$47,380.00
Syracuse, NY220$43,670.00
Utica-Rome, NY130$42,610.00
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area120$43,140.00
East Central New York nonmetropolitan area-$47,760.00
Central New York nonmetropolitan area70$47,780.00
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area130$42,030.00

Related Healthcare Careers in New York

Physical Therapy Assistants fair very well by comparison to similar careers such as Occupational Therapy Assistants, Massage Therapists, and Home Health Aides in terms of average salary, from entry level to well experienced – achieving one of the highest average salary levels. Additionally, in terms of employment figures and growth it has been flagged as one of the top 5 fastest growing careers in healthcare by the Bureau For Labor Statistics (BLS).

The table below illustrates key data for similar healthcare careers in New York;

CareerNumber EmployedSalary
Physical Therapist Assistants3980$60,400.00
Home Health Aides162240$23,370.00
Nursing Assistants98500$33,390.00
Occupational Therapy Assistants2370$56,130.00
Massage Therapists4610$62,980.00
Medical Assistants23970$34,280.00

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