NY · Utica · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Utica, NY

Pay for physical therapists in the Utica area centers on $40.45 per hour, or about $84,140 a year. The lower quarter earns under $35.44 and the upper quarter over $49.16. That ranks 358th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 321st of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Utica. The free report below lists employers near Utica and what they pay.

Physical Therapist pay in Utica, NY

The metro median is 15% below the New York statewide median of $47.80 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 250 physical therapists employed in the Utica-Rome metro area, 2.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.34).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$28.41$59,09042% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$35.44$73,72027% below U.S. median
Median$40.45$84,14017% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.16$102,2501% above U.S. median
Top 10%$55.19$114,80014% above U.S. median

How Utica ranks

  • 358th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 321st of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 9th of 11 New York metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physical Therapists (SOC 29-1123), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Utica

  • Overall prices in Utica-Rome run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 34% below the U.S. average (index 66.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $40.45 median hour buys what $43.65 buys at the national price level, 10% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,456
  • Per year: $72,810
  • Per month: $6,068

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Utica-Rome metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Utica

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel physical therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Physical Therapist roles in New York

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Utica as they open.

PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Physical Therapist

Amedisys · Niagara Falls, NY

$50.00–$56.00/ hour
  • Homecare Part-Time Benefits Eligible
  • Req 57313
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Hospitals in Utica

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Utica, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Wynn Hospital
Utica, NY
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes
Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center
Utica, NY
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Syracuse, NY46 mi$42.72/hr146,097
Schenectady, NY69 mi$42.73/hr69,495
Albany, NY78 mi$42.73/hr101,317
Troy, NY82 mi$42.73/hr51,065
Scranton, PA119 mi$46.52/hr75,905
Rochester, NY121 mi$37.76/hr207,282

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License and tax basics in New York

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

New York taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

New York state guide

Other healthcare roles in Utica

Utica city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Utica, NY?

Physical Therapists in the Utica-Rome metro area have a median pay of $40.45 per hour, about $84,140 a year. The middle half earn between $35.44 and $49.16 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Utica a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?

Utica-Rome ranks 321st of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 358th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do physical therapists work in Utica?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Utica, led by Wynn Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a New York license to work in Utica as a physical therapist?

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Utica?

The federal per diem benchmark in Utica is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Utica?

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Your PT pay reportUtica, NY · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 4 postings$68.41/ hr$56–$81
  • Trinity HealthNew York · 2 postings$50.16/ hr$44–$57
  • Outreach Physical and Occupational Therapy and Speech Rehabilitation, PLLCGreat Neck, NY · 6 wage offers$49.44/ hr$45–$64
  • Guthrie Healthcare SystemCorning, NY · 3 postings$48.63/ hr$38–$60

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$38Median$50.16High$69

13 PT postings with published pay in New York, 13 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 13 PT roles

  1. Physical Therapist Inpatient, Part-Time - Sunnyview Rehab HospitalPermanent
    $43.73–$56.58/ hour
    Trinity Health · New York · posted 2 days ago
  2. Physical Therapist - Homecare - Eddy Visiting Nurse & Rehab Assoc.Permanent
    $43.73–$56.58/ hour
    Trinity Health · New York · posted 3 days ago

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