GA · Savannah · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Savannah, GA

The median physical therapist pay in the Savannah area is $46.78 per hour ($97,300 a year), with the typical range running from $39.42 to $52.63. That ranks 243rd of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 216th of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Savannah. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Savannah.

Physical Therapist pay in Savannah, GA

The metro median is 5% below the Georgia statewide median of $49.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 230 physical therapists employed in the Savannah metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.74).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.92$76,79024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.42$81,99019% below U.S. median
Median$46.78$97,3004% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$52.63$109,4708% above U.S. median
Top 10%$60.06$124,92024% above U.S. median

How Savannah ranks

  • 243rd of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 216th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 10th 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 Savannah

  • Overall prices in Savannah run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $46.78 median hour buys what $49.14 buys at the national price level, 1% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,684
  • Per year: $84,204
  • Per month: $7,017

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

Travel assignment per diem in Savannah

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$152
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,624
13-week assignment$21,112

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).

Open Physical Therapist roles in Georgia

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Savannah 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 Savannah

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Savannah, 0 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Candler Hospital
Savannah, GA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah
Savannah, GA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Savannah Health Services Llc Dba Memorial Health University Medical Center
Savannah, GA
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes
Coastal Harbor Treatment Center
Savannah, GA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Georgia Regional Hosp Savannah
Savannah, GA
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

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
Summerville, SC90 mi$48.57/hr52,625
North Charleston, SC91 mi$48.57/hr126,005
Charleston, SC91 mi$48.57/hr157,665
Mount Pleasant, SC95 mi$48.57/hr95,604
Goose Creek, SC97 mi$48.57/hr50,352
Augusta, GA106 mi$46.16/hr201,737

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 Savannah

Savannah city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Savannah, GA?

Physical Therapists in the Savannah metro area have a median pay of $46.78 per hour, about $97,300 a year. The middle half earn between $39.42 and $52.63 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Savannah ranks 216th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 243rd of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Where do physical therapists work in Savannah?

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Savannah, led by Candler Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Savannah is $152 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,624 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Savannah?

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Your PT pay reportSavannah, 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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