Physical Therapists Salary in Gainesville, GA

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

Median annual salary $94,350 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $45.36
10th percentile $66,340
90th percentile $125,640
Employed locally 100
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,340
    25th
    $78,420
    50th (median)
    $94,350
    75th
    $111,390
    90th
    $125,640

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 122% Median Physical Therapists salary is 22% 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 Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,000
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,700
    Nurse Practitioners $127,100
    Physicians, All Other $125,810
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Gainesville, GA is $45.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.33 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Gainesville, GA is 6.6% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $66,340 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,420.