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Physical Therapist Salary in Georgia

Median weekly · Physical Therapy
$2,019
Current weekly range
$1,662–$2,414
Across eligible open contracts in this state
Highest-paying city
Cedartown
$2,414/wk highest open rate

Georgia combines a below-average statewide price level with very different PT markets. Atlanta may have the largest concentration of jobs, while Savannah, Augusta, Macon and smaller communities can post competitive rates when facilities need coverage quickly. The current median across open Advantis Medical travel PT contracts is $2,019 per week; the statewide staff median is $102,700 per year. Housing and commute costs can change the value of an Atlanta offer, while location and job availability may matter more elsewhere. Use the current city and contract data to compare your options.

What Is the Physical Therapist Salary in Georgia?

Georgia’s median staff PT wage is $49.38 per hour and $102,700 per year, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey (May 2025). That statewide benchmark is close to the U.S. median, but it blends employers and settings across very different Georgia markets. Atlanta-area pay and costs may not look like Savannah, Augusta, Macon or a rural community. Travel assignments are posted as weekly packages, and the next section shows the current Advantis Medical contract market.

Live travel PT pay

What Is the Travel Physical Therapist Salary in Georgia?

The median posted pay across 78 open Advantis Medical PT contracts in Georgia is $2,019 per week. Current rates can move when an urgent Atlanta-area opening fills or a harder-to-staff role appears in Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, Macon or another market. Use the chart to compare the full current range before reviewing individual opportunities.

Across all open Georgia contracts
<$1.8k $1.8–1.9k $1.9–2.0k $2.0–2.2k $2.2–2.3k $2.3k+
$2,019
Median weekly
$1,662–$2,414
Current range
Share of open Advantis Georgia contracts by weekly-pay band.
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Travel vs. staff pay

How a Travel PT Salary in Georgia Compares Over a Year

Georgia staff pay is reported annually, while travel contracts are posted by the week. The calculator uses the current Georgia travel median to estimate gross pay across 48 worked weeks. Change the rate or state to see how another opportunity compares.

Estimated travel Physical Therapist gross over 48 weeks
$96,912
$2,019×48 weeks=$96,912

Select a state to compare the estimated travel total with the median annual staff Physical Therapist wage and see current contracts in that state.

Travel pay is structured differently. For eligible travelers, housing and meal stipends may not be treated as taxable wages. Depending on the package and individual tax circumstances, a lower gross amount could still result in higher take-home pay.

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Travel earnings are estimated using the selected weekly rate multiplied by 48 worked weeks, leaving time for breaks between assignments. Staff figures use the approved BLS OEWS May 2025 median annual wage for Physical Therapist professionals in the selected state.

This is a gross-pay comparison only. It does not include taxes, benefits, housing, travel costs, unpaid time or other expenses. Results are estimates for general comparison and are not job offers, guaranteed earnings or take-home-pay calculations.

Live city rates

Highest Current Travel PT Salary by Georgia City

Atlanta may have the largest job market, but it does not automatically offer Georgia’s highest travel PT rate. A time-sensitive need in Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, Macon or a smaller community can move another city to the top. The ranking shows the strongest current rate in each qualifying market.

Cedartown $2,414
Macon $2,263
Milton $2,212
Suwanee $2,205
Tucker $2,205
One job can change the order quickly, so treat this as a snapshot of open opportunities rather than a permanent city ranking. Compare the facility, setting, schedule, commute and housing before choosing a Georgia contract.
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After costs

What Your Georgia PT Pay Is Really Worth

Georgia’s 2024 all-items price level was 3.7% below the U.S. average, which can help a weekly package go further. The statewide two-bedroom benchmark is $1,550 per month, though Atlanta housing, parking and commute costs may run higher than the statewide picture suggests. Georgia’s individual income tax rate is 4.99% for 2026.

Use the statewide figures as a starting point, then price actual housing near the facility. Live pay and job counts update with Advantis inventory, while the cost and tax benchmarks refresh when their sources change.

4.99%
State Income Tax
Flat individual rate for 2026; a higher contract rate does not create a higher Georgia bracket.
$1,550 /mo
Georgia 2-BR benchmark
Georgia statewide benchmark, HUD Fair Market Rents FY2026.
96.3
Cost of living (U.S. = 100)
BEA regional price parities, all items, 2024.
$102,700
Georgia staff PT median
BLS OEWS annual median wage for physical therapists (29-1123), May 2025; travel packages are quoted weekly.
Demand outlook

Demand for Physical Therapists in Georgia

Physical therapists in Georgia work across hospital systems, outpatient orthopedic and sports clinics, home health agencies, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation hospitals and school-based programs, and the state employs about 6,780 PTs in total. Nationally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 11% PT employment growth from 2024 to 2034 and about 13,200 openings each year, driven in part by an aging population that is increasing the need for mobility care, post-surgical recovery and long-term rehabilitation. Along with the education and licensing required to enter the profession, those factors support continued demand for qualified PTs in Georgia. Workforce data is useful context, but it does not determine how many travel contracts are open or what a specific Georgia assignment pays.

Licensing readiness

Georgia PT Licensing at a Glance

Georgia physical therapist salary guide

Georgia participates in the PT Compact, giving eligible travelers the option to obtain a compact privilege instead of a full state license. The current privilege fee is $110, and Georgia also requires the GA JAM for the initial privilege and renewal. PTs who are not eligible for the compact can use the full Georgia licensing route. Complete the appropriate licensing steps and facility credentialing before treating a start date as confirmed.

Yes Georgia is a PT Compact state Eligible PTs from member home states can practice on a compact privilege.
Required GA JAM Required before the initial compact privilege and again at renewal.
$110 Privilege fee $65 Georgia fee + $45 Commission fee for an eligible compact PT.

Planning information, not legal or licensure advice. Confirm current requirements with the state board and PT Compact.

Travel PT pay package

How Do Travel PT Stipends Work?

A travel contract doesn't pay you one number. It pays an hourly wage, which is taxed, plus stipends for housing and meals, which may not be, and that split is why two packages with the same gross can leave you with different amounts.

Taxed May be tax-free

In most packages the stipend is a fixed weekly amount, so picking up overtime typically adds taxable wage rather than more stipend. The exact structure depends on the contract.

How to qualify for tax-free stipends

Stipend eligibility generally depends on three conditions, and documenting them is the traveler’s responsibility, not the agency’s.

You keep a tax home
A permanent residence you actually pay for and return to between assignments.
You’re paying twice
Covering a place back home and a place near the assignment at the same time.
The work is temporary
Generally expected to last a year or less. Assignments expected to run longer, or that stretch on in one area, are typically treated as indefinite.

When these conditions are not met, stipends are generally treated as taxable wages, so the same gross contract amount can leave less after taxes. Individual outcomes depend on facts and circumstances. Read more in our guide to how a tax home works.

Estimate only, to show the shape of the difference. It assumes a 22% federal bracket plus 7.65% in payroll tax on the wage portion; state income tax may change the result. Example figures for illustration, not offers. Many agencies align stipend amounts with U.S. General Services Administration per-diem rates for the assignment locality. Whether any stipend is excluded from your taxable income depends on your own circumstances. General information only, not tax advice.

Live openings

Top-Paying Travel PT Jobs in Georgia

Georgia’s highest-paying current Advantis PT contracts appear below. A strong rate may be tied to an urgent start, a harder-to-cover schedule or a location with fewer available clinicians. Review the full job page to compare the city, setting, shift and contract length.

Physical Therapy · Cedartown, GA
Days · 13 wks
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Physical Therapy · Macon, GA
Days · 12 wks
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Physical Therapy · Milton, GA
Days · 26 wks
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Physical Therapy · Suwanee, GA
Days · 13 wks
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What sets the rate

What Affects a Travel Physical Therapist Salary in Georgia?

Georgia travel PT rates reflect the job a facility is trying to fill. An acute-care opening with weekend coverage may pay differently from an outpatient role with higher visit volume or a home-health territory that includes more driving and documentation. Atlanta assignments bring their own housing and commute tradeoffs, while smaller markets may raise rates when the local candidate pool is tighter.

Experience and specialty credentials can expand the jobs available to you, but they do not guarantee a higher rate. Compare guaranteed hours, cancellations, overtime, orientation and actual housing costs to understand which Georgia contract offers the best overall value.

Good to know

Georgia travel PT salary questions, answered

How much do physical therapists make in Georgia?
Staff physical therapists in Georgia earn a median of $102,700 per year, or $49.38 per hour, based on BLS 2025 wage data. Open Advantis travel contracts currently show $2,019 per week. The two figures are close in the source data, but they use different time frames. Use the annual staff salary as a statewide benchmark, then compare the weekly travel package with benefits, housing and expected time between contracts.
What is the current travel physical therapist salary in Georgia?
The current travel physical therapist salary in Georgia is $2,019 per week across 78 eligible open Advantis contracts. It is a live snapshot of current travel PT pay, not a fixed statewide rate. Openings can change throughout the day, so check the individual job page for the latest pay, setting, shift and contract length before comparing options.
Which Georgia cities have the highest travel PT pay?
The Georgia city with the highest travel PT pay can change as individual contracts open and fill, and Atlanta will not always be first. The ranking shows the highest current posted weekly rate in up to five qualifying cities. Use it to see where rates are strongest right now, then compare the assignment, setting, schedule, commute and housing before choosing a market.
Does cheaper Georgia housing make every travel PT contract a better value?
No. Georgia's statewide price level is below the U.S. average, and the statewide two-bedroom comparison benchmark is $1,550 per month, but local housing costs can be very different. Check actual rent, parking, commute and mileage near the facility. A lower statewide cost level can help, but it does not automatically make every travel PT contract a better value.
Can I compare Georgia travel PT pay directly with a staff PT salary?
Yes, but first put Georgia travel PT pay and the staff PT salary on the same time basis. The calculator multiplies the selected weekly travel rate by 48 worked weeks and compares it with the $102,700 staff median. Taxes, benefits, housing, travel costs and unpaid time are not included. Use the difference to frame the comparison, not to predict take-home pay.
Is Georgia in the PT Compact, and what does a privilege cost?
Yes. Georgia is an active PT Compact member, and an eligible clinician can purchase a Georgia Compact Privilege for $110. The required GA JAM has a $65 base fee, and the Board says a 1.6% processing fee rounded up to the nearest dollar also applies. Georgia requires the GA JAM before the initial privilege and again before renewal. Confirm your eligibility and facility credentialing before treating a start date as firm.
What should I check before accepting a Georgia travel PT offer?
Start with the pay package, guaranteed hours, overtime, cancellation terms, assignment length, orientation and reimbursements. Then check the Georgia-specific details: housing and commute near the facility, mileage and territory expectations for home health, and whether your license or Compact Privilege, including the GA JAM, will be ready before credentialing is due. The best rate is the one that still works after the contract details are clear.
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