GA · Alpharetta · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Alpharetta, GA

The median physical therapist pay in the Alpharetta area is $49.90 per hour ($103,790 a year), with the typical range running from $39.91 to $58.06. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Alpharetta and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 21 hospitals in the Alpharetta metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Alpharetta.

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Who is hiring physical therapists near Alpharetta

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Amedisys1$65.54
BrightSpring Health Services1$54.50
Select Medical1$38.94

Physical Therapist pay in Alpharetta, GA

The metro median is 2% above the Georgia statewide median of $49.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 3,210 physical therapists employed in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.69).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.47$77,94023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.91$83,01018% below U.S. median
Median$49.90$103,7903% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$58.06$120,76020% above U.S. median
Top 10%$64.02$133,16032% above U.S. median

How Alpharetta ranks

  • 71st of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 195th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th of 12 Georgia metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physical Therapists (SOC 29-1123), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Alpharetta

  • Overall prices in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.90 median hour buys what $49.87 buys at the national price level, 3% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Alpharetta paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,796
  • Per year: $89,820
  • Per month: $7,485

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Alpharetta

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$186
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,904
13-week assignment$24,752

Travel physical therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area

CMS lists 21 hospitals in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area, 7 of the 17 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Inc
Newnan, GA
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5No
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Johns Creek, GA
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Piedmont Hospital, Inc
Atlanta, GA
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5No
Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Inc
Newnan, GA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
Marietta, GA
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Hiram, GA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No
Northside Hospital
Atlanta, GA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center
Cartersville, GA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Fayetteville, GA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Johns Creek, GA5 mi$49.90/hr81,167
Roswell, GA5 mi$49.90/hr92,227
Athens, GA52 mi$47.23/hr128,691

Physical Therapist jobs in Georgia · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Georgia

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Georgia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Georgia state guide

Other healthcare roles in Alpharetta

Alpharetta city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Alpharetta, GA?

Physical Therapists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area have a median pay of $49.90 per hour, about $103,790 a year. The middle half earn between $39.91 and $58.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Alpharetta a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell ranks 195th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 71st of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring physical therapists in Alpharetta?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Alpharetta.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Alpharetta as a physical therapist?

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Alpharetta?

The federal per diem benchmark in Alpharetta is $186 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,904 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Alpharetta?

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Your PT pay reportAlpharetta, GA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • AmedisysCollege Park, GA · 10 postings$65.83/ hr$52–$88
  • BrightSpring Health ServicesVALDOSTA, GA · 5 postings$54.50/ hr$53–$56
  • Veterans Health AdministrationValdosta, GA · 2 postings$49.17/ hr$40–$58
  • Select MedicalLilburn, GA · 2 postings$39.91/ hr$38–$43

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$47Median$54.92High$73

20 PT postings with published pay in Georgia, 18 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 20 PT roles

  1. Physical Therapist / PRNPer diem
    $53.00–$56.00/ hour
    BrightSpring Health Services · Valdosta, GA · posted today
  2. Physical TherapistPermanent
    $90k–$116k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Valdosta, GA · posted today

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