Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $32,570 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.66
10th percentile $23,670
90th percentile $37,890
Employed locally 620
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,670
    25th
    $28,060
    50th (median)
    $32,570
    75th
    $36,030
    90th
    $37,890

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Aides salary vs area income 38% Median Physical Therapist Aides salary is 62% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $57,670
    Barnstable Town, MA $47,290
    Abilene, TX $46,790
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,600
    Urban Honolulu, HI $44,430
    Minnesota $44,340

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Gainesville, FL $36,830
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $36,150
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $34,840
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $34,760
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $33,130
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $32,680

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28,720
    Nursing Assistants$38,250
    Medical Assistants$45,040
    Dental Assistants$46,060
    Phlebotomists$46,770
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Aides make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Atlanta, GA is $15.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.75 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Physical Therapist Aides salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in Atlanta, GA is 5.6% below the national median of $34,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Aides in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $23,670 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,060.