Physical Therapists Salary in Dalton, GA

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

Median annual salary $105,540 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $50.74
10th percentile $69,600
90th percentile $121,830
Employed locally 60
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,600
    25th
    $82,980
    50th (median)
    $105,540
    75th
    $105,540
    90th
    $121,830

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 161% Median Physical Therapists salary is 61% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $105,280
    Rome, GA $105,070

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,120
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,770
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,400
    Nurse Practitioners $114,130
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,520
    Pharmacists $125,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Dalton?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Dalton, GA is $50.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.41 or more per hour.

    Is Dalton above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Dalton, GA is 4.5% above 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 Dalton?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $69,600 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,980.