Therapist Salary Guide: Georgia
Average Therapist Salary
$52.45/hour
The average salary for a Therapist in Georgia is $52.45 per hour. This is 3% lower than the US average of $53.84.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Therapist salaries in Georgia compared to National Averages
$52.45/hour
Georgia
3% lower than the US average.
$53.84/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 Savannah, Georgia ($55). Macon, Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Georgia average for Therapists is $52 per hour — Macon, Georgia pays 7% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Macon, Georgia | $56 | $60 |
| Rome, Georgia | $56 | $60 |
| Savannah, Georgia | $55 | $56 |
| Atlanta, Georgia | $50 | $53 |
| Columbus, Georgia | $46 | $50 |
| Marietta, Georgia | $45 | $53 |
What type of Therapists make the most money in Georgia?
Speech Language Pathologist earns the most among Therapy specialties in Georgia, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Occupational Therapist ($54) and Physical Therapist ($52). Speech Language Pathologist also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the Georgia average for Therapists is $52 per hour — Speech Language Pathologist earns 5% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Language Pathologist | $55 | $56 |
| Occupational Therapist | $54 | $56 |
| Physical Therapist | $52 | $53 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | $34 | $38 |
How does the pay for Therapists in Georgia compare to nearby states?
Louisiana pays Therapists the most, averaging $65 per hour, followed by Mississippi ($63) and Tennessee ($62). Mississippi has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $74. For comparison, the Georgia average for Therapists is $52 per hour — Louisiana pays 23% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $65 | $67 |
| Mississippi | $63 | $74 |
| Tennessee | $62 | $71 |
| South Carolina | $56 | $58 |
| Florida | $54 | $58 |
| Virginia | $51 | $55 |
| West Virginia | $49 | $51 |
| North Carolina | $48 | $53 |
| Alabama | $42 | $45 |
| Kentucky | $40 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Therapist jobs in Georgia?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Therapists the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Med Hires ($47) and PT Solutions Physical Therapy ($37). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Georgia average for Therapists is $52 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $50 | $58 |
| Med Hires | $47 | $47 |
| PT Solutions Physical Therapy | $37 | $53 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Therapist Jobs
Correctional Psychologist
- Stewart Detention Center
- Lumpkin, GA
$150K-170K/year
Correctional Psychologist
- Wheeler Correctional Facility
- Alamo, GA
$130K-170K/year
Physical Therapist
- Piedmont Healthcare
- Macon, GA
$56-60/hour
Manager - Clinic Physical Therapist
- PT Solutions Physical Therapy
- Duluth, GA
$105K-120K/year
Speech Language Pathologist
- Piedmont Healthcare
- Macon, GA
$56+/hour
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