Physical Therapist Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median physical therapist in the Buffalo area earns $95,800 a year ($46.06 an hour), 7% below the U.S. median ($102,760) and 5% below the New York State median ($100,660). Half of the 1,410 physical therapists there earn between $77,160 and $104,940.
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,210 | $73,580 | $77,140 |
| 25th percentile | $77,160 | $81,470 | $86,160 |
| Median | $95,800 | $100,660 | $102,760 |
| 75th percentile | $104,940 | $121,270 | $121,160 |
| 90th percentile | $116,420 | $136,120 | $135,140 |
| Average | $92,460 | $102,740 | $105,280 |
| Jobs | 1,410 | 20,940 | 267,330 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 50th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($141,980).
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Check my payPhysical therapist pay in other cities
- New York, NY: $107,650
- San Francisco, CA: $141,980
- San Jose, CA: $139,000
- Sacramento, CA: $131,430
- Riverside, CA: $120,110
- Las Vegas, NV: $116,480
- San Diego, CA: $113,850
- Los Angeles, CA: $108,170
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.