Physical Therapists Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $98,230 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.23
10th percentile $71,740
90th percentile $119,720
Employed locally 130
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,740
    25th
    $78,570
    50th (median)
    $98,230
    75th
    $113,590
    90th
    $119,720

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 156% Median Physical Therapists salary is 56% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $121,420
    Warner Robins, GA $110,070
    Albany, GA $108,690
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $106,380
    Dalton, GA $105,540
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $105,280

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,150
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,650
    Nurse Practitioners $123,250
    Pharmacists $127,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Athens, GA is $47.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.48 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Athens, GA is 2.8% below the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapists in Athens?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $71,740 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,570.