How much does a therapist make in Atlanta?
$62,450a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $30.02 an hour or $5,204 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.02
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,500Median: $62,450Highest 10%: $105,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,500 | $18.99 | |
| 25th | $52,730 | $25.35 | |
| Median | $62,450 | $30.02 | |
| 75th | $84,630 | $40.69 | |
| 90th | $105,700 | $50.80 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 therapist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $30.02 ($62,450 a year).
Do therapists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $62,450 against $77,930 nationally, 20% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $59,380, so Atlanta pays 5% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for therapist pay?
56 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,700 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.