Best Physical Therapy Aide Programs in Albany, New York (2026)

Comparing physical therapy aide schools in Albany, New York starts with the local labor market and the credentials each program offers. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $35,380 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Albany Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$35,380BLS OEWS, May 2025
State employment4,950 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Albany County unemployment rate3.3%BLS LAUS, 2024
New York location quotient1.65BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Albany. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Albany County and New York figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.


Physical Therapy Aide Schools near Albany

Physical Therapy Aide Salary Snapshot

U.S.
U.S. Median Pay $35,240 $16.94 per hour
Job Outlook 2.9% 1,300 jobs (2024–2034)
6,600 openings/yr

Physical-Therapy-Aide Salary in U.S.

Median Salary $35,240 $16.94/hr
Average Salary $36,430 $17.52/hr

Salary Range

$25,360 10th pctl
$35,240 Median
$47,780 90th pctl
10th Percentile $25,360 $12.19/hr
25th Percentile $30,410 $14.62/hr
75th Percentile $38,810 $18.66/hr
90th Percentile $47,780 $22.97/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed48,150
Growth (2024-2034)2.9%
Annual Openings6,600
Jobs per 1,0000.3

Physical Therapist Aides (31-2022) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

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