How much does a physical therapist aide make in Atlanta?
$33,570a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $16.14 an hour or $2,798 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.14
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 95 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,580Median: $33,570Highest 10%: $39,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,580 | $10.86 | |
| 25th | $27,330 | $13.14 | |
| Median | $33,570 | $16.14 | |
| 75th | $35,530 | $17.08 | |
| 90th | $39,000 | $18.75 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides.
| Rome, GA | $30,480 |
| Augusta, GA | $29,910 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $28,610 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $78,180 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $74,730 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $49,430 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $49,430 |
| Phlebotomist | $49,370 |
| Massage Therapist | $48,610 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,210 |
| Medical Assistant | $46,060 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,350 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $39,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $16.14 ($33,570 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $33,570 against $35,240 nationally, 5% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $30,550, so Atlanta pays 10% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for physical therapist aide pay?
95 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist aide make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.