Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Valdosta, GA

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

Median annual salary $66,040 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.75
10th percentile $31,070
90th percentile $76,410
Employed locally 40
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,070
    25th
    $59,800
    50th (median)
    $66,040
    75th
    $73,950
    90th
    $76,410

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 121% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 21% 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
    Albany, GA $72,750
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $72,500

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $24,400
    Nursing Assistants $33,140
    Medical Assistants $34,230
    Phlebotomists $35,080
    Dental Assistants $39,390
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $35,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Valdosta, GA is $31.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Valdosta, GA is 0.8% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,070 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,800.