GA · Macon · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Macon, GA

Pay for physical therapists in the Macon area centers on $51.14 per hour, or about $106,380 a year. The lower quarter earns under $45.04 and the upper quarter over $57.16. That ranks 46th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 16th of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Macon. The free report below lists employers near Macon and what they pay.

More open Physical Therapist roles in Macon

6 more open roles from employers in Macon. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

Physical Therapist pay in Macon, GA

The metro median is 4% above the Georgia statewide median of $49.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 130 physical therapists employed in the Macon-Bibb 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.58$78,17023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$45.04$93,6807% below U.S. median
Median$51.14$106,3805% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$57.16$118,89018% above U.S. median
Top 10%$58.95$122,62021% above U.S. median

How Macon ranks

  • 46th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 16th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th 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.

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What your pay buys in Macon

  • Overall prices in Macon-Bibb County run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 41% below the U.S. average (index 58.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $51.14 median hour buys what $57.77 buys at the national price level, 19% 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 Macon paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,841
  • Per year: $92,052
  • Per month: $7,671

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Macon-Bibb County metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Macon

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

Open Physical Therapist roles in Georgia

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Macon as they open.

Per diemPosted today

Physical Therapist / PRN

BrightSpring Health Services · Valdosta, GA

$53.00–$56.00/ hour
  • TEMPORARY
  • Req 198049
New this week
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PermanentPosted today

Physical Therapist

Veterans Health Administration · Valdosta, GA

$90k–$116k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888856900
New this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday

Physical Therapist

Veterans Health Administration · Augusta, GA

$84k–$120k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888736300
New this week
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Hospitals in Macon

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Macon, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Piedmont Macon North Hospital
Macon, GA
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Coliseum Medical Centers, Llc, Dba
Macon, GA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center
Macon, GA
Acute careGovernment and federal2 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
Warner Robins, GA15 mi$52.92/hr86,199
Stonecrest, GA66 mi$49.90/hr61,015
Columbus, GA72 mi$46.26/hr201,830
South Fulton, GA77 mi$49.90/hr112,003
Atlanta, GA78 mi$49.90/hr520,070
Athens, GA81 mi$47.23/hr128,691

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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 Macon

Macon city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Macon, GA?

Physical Therapists in the Macon-Bibb County metro area have a median pay of $51.14 per hour, about $106,380 a year. The middle half earn between $45.04 and $57.16 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Macon-Bibb County ranks 16th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 46th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do physical therapists work in Macon?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Macon, led by Piedmont Macon North Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Macon 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 Macon?

The federal per diem benchmark in Macon is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your PT pay reportMacon, 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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