Physical Therapist Assistant Salary Comparison

New York, NYvsChicago, IL

Higher Salary

New York, NY

pays $12,053 more (19.4% higher)

But Chicago, IL has better purchasing power after cost of living!

New York, NY

$74,160

/year

Hourly Rate$35.65/hr

Entry Level (10th %)$48,528

Senior Level (90th %)$104,778

Cost of Living Index128.7

COL-Adjusted Salary$57,622

Jobs in Area236

$62,107

/year

Hourly Rate$29.86/hr

Entry Level (10th %)$38,815

Senior Level (90th %)$89,244

Cost of Living Index105.4

COL-Adjusted Salary$58,925

Jobs in Area172

New York, NY

Chicago, IL

Median Salary

$74,160

$62,107

Entry Level (10th %)

$48,528

$38,815

Senior Level (90th %)

$104,778

$89,244

COL-Adjusted Salary

$57,622

$58,925