Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Valdosta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,890 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Valdosta earn between $49,120 and $73,020.
- $28K10th
- $49K25th
- $68KMedian
- $73K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,820 | $4,985 | $28.76 |
| Median | $68,470 | $5,706 | $32.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,120 | $4,093 | $23.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,020 | $6,085 | $35.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Valdosta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Valdosta earn 13% less than the Georgia average ($68,580) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valdosta | $59,820 | $68,470 | $28,380 | $76,890 | 30 |
| Georgia | $68,580 | $72,800 | $43,400 | $89,600 | 2,620 |
| United States | $68,730 | $68,380 | $47,750 | $89,510 | 112,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary after taxes in Valdosta
On the average salary of $59,820, a single filer in Valdosta takes home about $48,009 a year, or $4,001 a month and $1,846 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Valdosta a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Valdosta area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.3), so the average $59,820 buys what about $67,769 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Valdosta ($39,110). A typical home costs $226,628, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other Georgia cities
Valdosta ranks 11th of 12 Georgia metro areas for this job; Dalton pays the most ($71,100).
Highest-paying cities for physical therapist assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,690).
- San Jose, CA$94,690
- San Francisco, CA$93,600
- Santa Cruz, CA$89,020
- Bakersfield, CA$87,150
- Santa Rosa, CA$86,840
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Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Valdosta: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Valdosta?
$28.76 an hour on average, and $32.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Valdosta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Valdosta?
About $48,009 a year ($4,001 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,820.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Valdosta than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($68,730).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2021; area Valdosta, GA (46660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.78, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.78).
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