Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Albany, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany, GA

Median annual salary $72,750 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.98
10th percentile $60,050
90th percentile $86,780
Employed locally 50
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,050
    25th
    $65,160
    50th (median)
    $72,750
    75th
    $83,160
    90th
    $86,780

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,219 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 134% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 34% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Salinas, CA $84,210

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Warner Robins, GA $76,560
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $76,370
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $73,100
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $73,080
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $72,500
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $69,980

    Related occupations in Albany, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $22,610
    Nursing Assistants $33,110
    Medical Assistants $36,350
    Dental Assistants $37,120
    Phlebotomists $35,310
    Pharmacy Aides $27,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Albany, GA is $34.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.72 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Albany, GA is 11.1% above the national median of $65,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Assistants in Albany?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $60,050 per year in Albany, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,160.