Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Georgia

Ranked #16 of 51 · GA

0.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $68,580 ≈ $33/hr
Median annual salary $72,800
Employment 2,620

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $43,400P25 $59,120 Median $72,800P75 $80,150P90 $89,600

About 80% of physical therapist assistantss in Georgia earn between $43,400 and $89,600. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Georgia
$68,580
U.S. average
$68,730

The mean physical therapist assistants salary in Georgia is $68,580, about 0.2% below the U.S. average ($68,730). That works out to roughly $33/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Georgia

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $75,110 $74,380 40
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $74,730 $70,000 1,370
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $73,410 $73,750 130
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $72,800 $71,200 100
Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $72,500 $63,130 30
Rome, GA $71,680 $65,550 80
Valdosta, GA $68,470 $59,820 30
Macon-Bibb County, GA $68,070 $65,730 50

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Georgia?

The median physical therapist assistants salary in Georgia is $72,800 per year (mean $68,580), and about 80% earn between $43,400 and $89,600.

How much do physical therapist assistants make per hour in Georgia?

Roughly $33 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $68,580 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Georgia a high-paying state for physical therapist assistants?

Georgia ranks #16 of 51 states for physical therapist assistants pay. Its mean salary of $68,580 is about 0.2% below the U.S. average of $68,730.

Which metro areas in Georgia pay physical therapist assistants the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Georgia for physical therapist assistants are East Georgia nonmetropolitan area ($75,110), Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA ($74,730), Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area ($73,410), by median annual wage.

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