Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $76,370 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.72
10th percentile $54,290
90th percentile $84,730
Employed locally 70
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,290
    25th
    $61,170
    50th (median)
    $76,370
    75th
    $82,740
    90th
    $84,730

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 131% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 31% 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $73,100
    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 Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $34,000
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $24,130
    Medical Assistants $37,440
    Dental Assistants $36,720
    Phlebotomists $39,270
    Orderlies $32,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Macon, GA is $36.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Macon, GA is 16.6% 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $54,290 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,170.