Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Columbus, GA

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Average Physical Therapist Salary

$45.59/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Columbus, GA is $45.59 per hour. This is 8% lower than the Georgia average of $49.27.

Last updated on September 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Physical Therapist salaries in Columbus, GA compared to State and National Averages

$45.59/hour

Columbus, GA

7% lower than the US average.

$49.27/hour

Georgia

1% higher than the US average.

$48.71/hour

United States

How Physical Therapist Salaries in Columbus Compare to Other Cities

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Atlanta, Georgia

$47/hour

This is 4% higher than the Columbus average of $45.59.

Marietta, Georgia

$47/hour

This is 3% higher than the Columbus average of $45.59.

Hendersonville, North Carolina

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What cities in Georgia pay the most for Physical Therapists?

Atlanta, Georgia pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $47 per hour, followed by Marietta, Georgia ($47). Atlanta, Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Columbus, GA average for Therapists is $46 per hour — Atlanta, Georgia pays 4% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Atlanta, Georgia	$47	$53
Marietta, Georgia	$47	$52

Last updated on September 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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