Physical Therapist Salary in Atlanta, GA
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The median physical therapist in the Atlanta area earns $103,440 a year ($49.73 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($102,760) and 1% above the Georgia median ($102,700). Half of the 4,250 physical therapists there earn between $84,290 and $120,660.
| Annual pay | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,280 | $78,580 | $77,140 |
| 25th percentile | $84,290 | $83,770 | $86,160 |
| Median | $103,440 | $102,700 | $102,760 |
| 75th percentile | $120,660 | $120,610 | $121,160 |
| 90th percentile | $132,100 | $130,630 | $135,140 |
| Average | $104,750 | $103,240 | $105,280 |
| Jobs | 4,250 | 6,780 | 267,330 |
Atlanta, GA ranks 24th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($141,980).
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- San Francisco, CA: $141,980
- San Jose, CA: $139,000
- Sacramento, CA: $131,430
- Riverside, CA: $120,110
- Las Vegas, NV: $116,480
- San Diego, CA: $113,850
- Los Angeles, CA: $108,170
- Dallas, TX: $107,780
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.