Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,050 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,690 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Augusta earn between $52,100 and $74,670.
- $38K10th
- $52K25th
- $63KMedian
- $75K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,610 | $5,218 | $30.10 |
| Median | $62,510 | $5,209 | $30.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,100 | $4,342 | $25.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,670 | $6,222 | $35.90 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Augusta earn 9% less than the Georgia average ($68,580) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $62,610 | $62,510 | $38,050 | $81,690 | 150 |
| 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 Augusta
On the average salary of $62,610, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $50,111 a year, or $4,176 a month and $1,927 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $50,652 | $4,221 |
| Working in GA | $50,111 | $4,176 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $62,610 buys what about $68,126 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 9th 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 Augusta: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Augusta?
$30.10 an hour on average, and $30.05 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,050 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Augusta?
About $50,111 a year ($4,176 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,610.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 0.92, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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