How much does a physical therapist make in Atlanta?
$103,400a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $49.73 an hour or $8,620 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.73
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 110 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 4,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,280Median: $103,400Highest 10%: $132,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,280 | $39.08 | |
| 25th | $84,290 | $40.52 | |
| Median | $103,400 | $49.73 | |
| 75th | $120,700 | $58.01 | |
| 90th | $132,100 | $63.51 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| Dalton, GA | $109,700 |
| Macon, GA | $104,500 |
| Rome, GA | $103,700 |
| Brunswick, GA | $103,300 |
| Athens, GA | $101,600 |
| Savannah, GA | $100,900 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $99,120 |
| Columbus, GA | $98,300 |
| Albany, GA | $98,190 |
| Augusta, GA | $97,260 |
| Valdosta, GA | $97,050 |
| Gainesville, GA | $92,030 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $85,590 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $49.73 ($103,400 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $103,400 against $102,800 nationally, 1% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $102,700, so Atlanta pays 1% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for physical therapist pay?
110 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,100 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.