Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Georgia

In Georgia, the median pay for physical therapist assistants is $35.00 an hour ($72,800 a year). About 2,620 people work in this job there.

$35.00Median hourly pay

$59,120–$80,150Middle half of workers, yearly

2,620People in this job in Georgia

That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($68,380). Georgia ranks 12th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for physical therapist assistants in Georgia

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$20.87	$43,400
25% of workers	$28.42	$59,120
Half of workers (median)	$35.00	$72,800
75% of workers	$38.53	$80,150
90% of workers	$43.08	$89,600

Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell	$74,730	1,370
Brunswick-St. Simons	$72,500	30
Rome	$71,680	80
Valdosta	$68,470	30
Macon-Bibb County	$68,070	50
Dalton	$66,650	30
Athens-Clarke County	$65,910	70
Gainesville	$65,040	60
Savannah	$63,600	70
Augusta-Richmond County	$62,510	150
Columbus	$62,410	100
Warner Robins	$62,400	30

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for physical therapist assistants

Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
Job outlook: +23% over ten years, much faster than average · about 18,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Georgia

Job	Median yearly pay
Medical Assistants	$41,600
Psychiatric Technicians	$46,250
Respiratory Therapists	$83,700
Physical Therapist Aides	$30,550
Psychiatric Aides	$36,790
Occupational Therapy Assistants	$75,920
Surgical Assistants	$49,520
Recreational Therapists	$52,010

Other job titles for this job

Rehabilitation AssistantAssistantCertified Physical Therapist AssistantCptaHome Care Physical Therapy AssistantHome Health Physical Therapist AssistantHome Health Physical Therapy AssistantHome Health PtaLicensed Physical Therapist AssistantLptaLicensed Physical Therapy AssistantNursing Facility Pta

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.