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Physical therapist salary in Albany, NY

How much does a Physical Therapist make in Albany, NY?

Average base salary

$46.21
same
as national average
Average $46.21
Low $32.49
High $65.73
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a physical therapist is $46.21 per hour in Albany, NY. 89 salaries reported, updated at November 27, 2023

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Top companies for Physical Therapists in Albany, NY

  1. Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy
    4.1
    35 reviews89 salaries reported
    $68.01per hour
  2. $60.02per hour
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Highest paying cities for Physical Therapists near Albany, NY

  1. Manhattan, NY
    $69.16 per hour
    162 salaries reported
  2. Port Jefferson, NY
    $66.45 per hour
    17 salaries reported
  3. Queens, NY
    $61.58 per hour
    268 salaries reported
  1. New York, NY
    $60.64 per hour
    668 salaries reported
  2. Spring Valley, NY
    $59.35 per hour
    25 salaries reported
  3. Brooklyn, NY
    $58.83 per hour
    803 salaries reported
  1. Bronx, NY
    $58.61 per hour
    470 salaries reported
  2. Long Island, NY
    $53.14 per hour
    55 salaries reported
  3. Saratoga Springs, NY
    $48.58 per hour
    23 salaries reported
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Where can a Physical Therapist earn more?

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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Physical Therapists

Most recommended certification

CPR Certification

(earn +5.57% more)

The jobs requiring this certification have increase by 8.67% since 2018. Physical Therapists with this certification earn +5.57% more than the average base salary, which is $46.21 per hour.

Job Trend
YearNumber of job openings on Indeed requiring this certificationChange from previous year
20103increase by 3
201133increase by 1000.00%
2012307561increase by 931903.03%
2013722749increase by 134.99%
2014820256increase by 13.49%
2015548389decrease by 33.14%
2016279631decrease by 49.01%
2017206257decrease by 26.24%
2018163959decrease by 20.51%
2019178171increase by 8.67%

Top companies hiring Physical Therapists with the recommended certification

The Mind & More
LINK Home Therapy
St. Peter's Health Partners
Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital
The Center for Disability Services
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Top schools offering CPR Certification

FIRST ON SCENE CPR, LLC

3 reviews

Apollonia Professional Development

Top skills
Developmental Disabilities Experience
+38.93%salary
Top specialties
Home Health
+13.00%salary

More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

Top SkillsSalaryJob openingsCompanies
45 jobs82
24 jobs75
9 jobs10
1,050 jobs2,544
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Most common benefits for Physical Therapists

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Commuter assistance
  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Housing stipend
  • License reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Loan repayment program
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid housing
  • Paid time off
  • Pet insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness program
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Salary satisfaction

Based on 2,707 ratings

66% of Physical Therapists in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.

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How much do similar professions get paid in Albany, NY?

Physical Occupational Therapist

Job openings

Average $62.14 per hour

Physical Therapist Assistant

Job openings

Average $23.67 per hour

Director of Rehabilitation

Job openings

Average $93,107 per year

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Common questions about salaries for a Physical Therapist

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