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Physical Therapist
Veterans Health Administration · Augusta, GA
$84k–$120k/ year
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Physical Therapist jobs in Augusta, GA
Physical Therapists in the Augusta area earn a median of $46.16 per hour, about $96,000 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.10 and $54.45. That ranks 279th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 185th of 338 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Augusta. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Augusta.
- $46.16median pay per hour, Augusta
- $38–$54typical range per hour
- 300physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
Open Physical Therapist roles in Augusta
Per diemPosted 23 days ago
Physical Therapist / PRN
BrightSpring Health Services · Augusta, GA
$53.00–$56.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
PT Physical Therapist Home Health
Amedisys · Augusta, GA
$72.00–$88.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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2 more open roles from employers in Augusta. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health
Enhabit Home Health · Augusta, GA
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Care (Augusta, GA)
Wellstar · Augusta, GA
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring physical therapists near Augusta
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $48.85 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $54.50 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $80 |
Physical Therapist pay in Augusta, GA
The metro median is 6% below the Georgia statewide median of $49.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 300 physical therapists employed in the Augusta-Richmond County metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.82).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.51 | $73,860 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.10 | $79,250 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.16 | $96,000 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $54.45 | $113,260 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $59.41 | $123,570 | 22% above U.S. median |
How Augusta ranks
- 279th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 185th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 12th 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 Augusta
- Overall prices in Augusta-Richmond County run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 70.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.16 median hour buys what $50.23 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 Augusta paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,662
- Per year: $83,088
- Per month: $6,924
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Augusta-Richmond County metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Augusta
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $122 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,372 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,836 |
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 Augusta
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Augusta, 1 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Va Medical Center Augusta, GA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Doctors Hospital Augusta, GA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Piedmont Augusta Hospital Augusta, GA | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Wellstar Mcg Health, Affiliated With Med Col Augusta, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| East Central Regional Hospital Augusta, GA | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | 82 mi | $48.41/hr | 144,788 |
| Athens, GA | 85 mi | $47.23/hr | 128,691 |
| Macon, GA | 101 mi | $51.14/hr | 157,056 |
| Greenville, SC | 103 mi | $48.36/hr | 74,371 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 106 mi | $52.92/hr | 86,199 |
| Savannah, GA | 106 mi | $46.78/hr | 148,808 |
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 Augusta
Augusta city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Augusta, GA?
Physical Therapists in the Augusta-Richmond County metro area have a median pay of $46.16 per hour, about $96,000 a year. The middle half earn between $38.10 and $54.45 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Augusta a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Augusta-Richmond County ranks 185th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 279th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Augusta?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in Augusta. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Augusta.
Do I need a Georgia license to work in Augusta 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 Augusta?
The federal per diem benchmark in Augusta is $122 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,372 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Augusta?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Augusta and across Georgia. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Augusta.
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Your PT pay reportAugusta, 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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