How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Georgia?
$72,800a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in Georgia. That is $35.00 an hour or $6,067 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.00
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,400Median: $72,800Highest 10%: $89,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,400 | $20.87 | |
| 25th | $59,120 | $28.42 | |
| Median | $72,800 | $35.00 | |
| 75th | $80,150 | $38.53 | |
| 90th | $89,600 | $43.08 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $74,730 |
| Brunswick, GA | $72,500 |
| Rome, GA | $71,680 |
| Valdosta, GA | $68,470 |
| Macon, GA | $68,070 |
| Dalton, GA | $66,650 |
| Athens, GA | $65,910 |
| Gainesville, GA | $65,040 |
| Savannah, GA | $63,600 |
| Augusta, GA | $62,510 |
| Columbus, GA | $62,410 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $62,400 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $62,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist assistants.
| 9. Delaware | $74,610 |
| 10. Virginia | $73,760 |
| 11. Oregon | $73,180 |
| 12. Georgia | $72,800 |
| 13. Florida | $72,530 |
| 14. Vermont | $71,600 |
| 15. New Hampshire | $71,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $35.00 ($72,800 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Georgia than the national average?
Yes: $72,800 against $68,380 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Georgia rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
Georgia ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays physical therapist assistants the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $74,730 a year.
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.