PermanentPosted 23 days ago
PT Physical Therapist Home Health $10K Sign on Bonus
Amedisys · Griffin, GA
$121k–$152k/ year
Physical Therapist jobs in Atlanta, GA
Physical Therapists in the Atlanta area earn a median of $49.90 per hour, about $103,790 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.91 and $58.06. That ranks 71st of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 195th of 338 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Atlanta and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Atlanta.
- $49.90median pay per hour, Atlanta
- $40–$58typical range per hour
- 3,210physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Physical Therapist roles near Atlanta
Roles in other cities of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area.
Per diemPosted 24 days ago
Physical Therapist / PRN
BrightSpring Health Services · Buford, GA
$53.00–$56.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Kennesaw, GA
$78k–$84k/ year
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4 more open roles from employers in Atlanta. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Physical Therapist (PT)
Genesis Healthcare · Atlanta, GA
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Physical Therapist 1 or 2
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta · Atlanta, GA
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PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Physical Therapist-CIRU & Robotics Float
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta · Atlanta, GA
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PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Physical Therapist - Ortho/Oncology
Select Medical · Atlanta, GA
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring physical therapists near Atlanta
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Amedisys | 1 | $65.54 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $54.50 |
| Select Medical | 1 | $38.94 |
Physical Therapist pay in Atlanta, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.47 | $77,940 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.91 | $83,010 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $49.90 | $103,790 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $58.06 | $120,760 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $64.02 | $133,160 | 32% above U.S. median |
How Atlanta 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 Atlanta
- 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta
| Item | Federal 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 Atlanta
CMS lists 9 hospitals in Atlanta, 2 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University Hospital Atlanta, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Piedmont Hospital, Inc Atlanta, GA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | No |
| Northside Hospital Atlanta, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Joseph's Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc Atlanta, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown Atlanta, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Grady Memorial Hospital Atlanta, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Athur M Blank Hospital Atlanta, GA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Scottish Rite Atlanta, GA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Peachford Behavioral Health System Of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven, GA | 8 mi | $49.90/hr | 59,370 |
| Smyrna, GA | 9 mi | $49.90/hr | 57,177 |
| Athens, GA | 62 mi | $47.23/hr | 128,691 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Atlanta
Atlanta city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Atlanta, 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta?
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 Atlanta.
Do I need a Georgia license to work in Atlanta 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 Atlanta?
The federal per diem benchmark in Atlanta 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 Atlanta?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Atlanta and across Georgia. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Atlanta.
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Your PT pay reportAtlanta, 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
- Physical Therapist / PRNPer diem$53.00–$56.00/ hour
- Physical TherapistPermanent$90k–$116k/ year
+ 18 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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