Therapist Salary Guide: Georgia
Average Therapist Salary
$46.85/hour
The average salary for a Therapist in Georgia is $46.85 per hour. This is 4% lower than the US average of $48.53.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Therapist salaries in Georgia compared to National Averages
$46.85/hour
Georgia
4% lower than the US average.
$48.53/hour
United States
What cities in Georgia pay the most for Therapists?
Macon, Georgia pays Therapists the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Rome, Georgia ($56) and Atlanta, Georgia ($47). Macon, Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Georgia average for Therapists is $47 per hour — Macon, Georgia pays 20% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Macon, Georgia | $56 | $60 |
| Rome, Georgia | $56 | $60 |
| Atlanta, Georgia | $47 | $53 |
| Marietta, Georgia | $47 | $53 |
| Columbus, Georgia | $46 | $50 |
What type of Therapists make the most money in Georgia?
Occupational Therapist earns the most among Therapy specialties in Georgia, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Physical Therapist ($49) and Physical Therapy Assistant ($37). Occupational Therapist also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the Georgia average for Therapists is $47 per hour — Occupational Therapist earns 19% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapist | $56 | $56 |
| Physical Therapist | $49 | $53 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | $37 | $38 |
How does the pay for Therapists in Georgia compare to nearby states?
Ohio pays Therapists the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Virginia ($49) and North Carolina ($47). Tennessee has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Georgia average for Therapists is $47 per hour — Ohio pays 6% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $50 | $58 |
| Virginia | $49 | $56 |
| North Carolina | $47 | $53 |
| South Carolina | $47 | $53 |
| Florida | $46 | $58 |
| Tennessee | $44 | $60 |
| Kentucky | $41 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Therapist jobs in Georgia?
Confluent Health pays Therapists the most, averaging $40 per hour, followed by PT Solutions Physical Therapy ($38) and Med Hires ($38). PT Solutions Physical Therapy has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Georgia average for Therapists is $47 per hour — Confluent Health pays 15% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Confluent Health | $40 | $45 |
| PT Solutions Physical Therapy | $38 | $53 |
| Med Hires | $38 | $50 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Therapist Jobs
Physical Therapist
- PT Solutions Physical Therapy
- Chatsworth, GA
$45-60/hour
Outpatient Physical Therapist
- Med Hires
- Savannah, GA
- 5x8 hrs
$44-56/hour
Outpatient Physical Therapist
- Med Hires
- Rincon, GA
- 5x8 hrs
$43-56/hour
Outpatient Physical Therapist
- Med Hires
- Georgia Cities, GA
- 5x8 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$42-56/hour
Physical Therapist
- Med Hires
- Jesup, GA
- 5x8 hrs
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