Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Atlanta, GA

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

Median annual salary $73,100 +11.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.14
10th percentile $36,920
90th percentile $95,810
Employed locally 1,140
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,920
    25th
    $58,910
    50th (median)
    $73,100
    75th
    $82,320
    90th
    $95,810

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 85% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 15% below 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $73,080
    Albany, GA $72,750
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $72,500
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $69,980

    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 Assistants make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Atlanta, GA is $35.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Atlanta, GA is 11.6% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,920 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,910.