Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell

In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA), the median pay for physical therapist assistants is $35.93 an hour ($74,730 a year). About 1,370 people work in this job there.

$35.93Median hourly pay

$58,540–$81,330Middle half of workers, yearly

1,370People in this job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($68,380). It is 3% higher than the Georgia median ($72,800).

Pay range for physical therapist assistants in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$20.87	$43,400
25% of workers	$28.15	$58,540
Half of workers (median)	$35.93	$74,730
75% of workers	$39.10	$81,330
90% of workers	$43.08	$89,610

Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (this page)	$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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

Job	Median yearly pay
Medical Assistants	$46,060
Psychiatric Technicians	$47,650
Respiratory Therapists	$95,520

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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