Physical Therapists pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $127,460 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Columbus earn between $82,690 and $118,710.
- $73K10th
- $83K25th
- $98KMedian
- $119K75th
- $127K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $99,900 | $8,325 | $48.03 |
| Median | $98,300 | $8,192 | $47.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,690 | $6,891 | $39.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $118,710 | $9,892 | $57.07 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Columbus earn 3% less than the Georgia average ($103,240) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $99,900 | $98,300 | $73,340 | $127,460 | 200 |
| Georgia | $103,240 | $102,700 | $78,580 | $130,630 | 6,780 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapists salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $99,900, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $74,873 a year, or $6,239 a month and $2,880 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in AL | $75,012 | $6,251 |
| Working in GA | $74,873 | $6,239 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $99,900 buys what about $111,875 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 7th of 13 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($104,750).
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Columbus: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Columbus?
$48.03 an hour on average, and $47.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Columbus?
About $74,873 a year ($6,239 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $99,900.
Do physical therapists earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
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 29-1123; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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 1.02, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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