Physical Therapist salary in Georgia
What physical therapists earn in Georgia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$102,700$49.38 per hour
vs U.S.−0%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$83,770 – $120,610Top 10%: $130,630+
Jobs6,7800.81× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist pay in Georgia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $103,440 | $49.73 | 4,250 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $99,120 | $47.65 | 520 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $97,260 | $46.76 | 330 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $103,890 | $49.95 | 290 |
| Savannah, GA | $100,920 | $48.52 | 210 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $98,300 | $47.26 | 200 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $99,840 | $48.00 | 190 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $103,790 | $49.90 | 170 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $101,570 | $48.83 | 150 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $104,500 | $50.24 | 130 |
| Rome, GA | $103,710 | $49.86 | 130 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $103,260 | $49.65 | 100 |
| Gainesville, GA | $92,030 | $44.25 | 90 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $85,590 | $41.15 | 90 |
| Valdosta, GA | $97,050 | $46.66 | 70 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $113,220 | $54.43 | 70 |
| Albany, GA | $98,190 | $47.21 | 60 |
| Dalton, GA | $109,710 | $52.75 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Georgia
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Oregon · $103,510 Arizona · $103,220 Ohio · $103,050 Delaware · $102,050 Colorado · $102,030 Minnesota · $102,010
Other healthcare salaries in Georgia
Registered Nurses · $93,550 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,270 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Medical Assistants · $41,600 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,910 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,180 Dental Assistants · $46,840 Pharmacists · $137,120 Nurse Practitioners · $129,430 Physicians, All Other · $266,880 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,550
Questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Georgia?
Physical Therapists in Georgia earned a median of $102,700 a year ($49.38 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $83,770 to $120,610.
Where in Georgia do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Georgia, pay was highest in Dalton, GA at $109,710.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.