Physical Therapists Salary
The median pay for a physical therapists in Gainesville, GA is $92,030/year ($44.25/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $73K at the entry level to $123K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 96.77), that's roughly $95,102 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,514/month, or 26% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $92K get you in Gainesville?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Gainesville’s Regional Price Parity (96.77). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Gainesville
Physical therapists pay in Gainesville tracks closely to the national median, $92K locally vs. $103K nationwide, a 10% difference. Rent runs $1,514/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 26.5% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 96.77) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for physical therapists in metros near Gainesville, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $103K | $103K |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $97K | $106K |
| Savannah | $101K | $106K |
| Columbus | $98K | $110K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Gainesville, GA
Entry-level physical therapists (10th percentile) start around $73K. Mid-career wages sit at $92K. Top earners bring in $123K or more, a $51K spread from bottom to top.
Physical Therapists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Physical Therapists salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $124K | +21% | 26,580 |
| Alaska | $115K | +12% | 680 |
| New Jersey | $112K | +9% | 9,750 |
| Nevada | $111K | +8% | 2,030 |
| Maryland | $107K | +4% | 3,940 |
| New Mexico | $107K | +4% | 1,330 |
| Washington | $106K | +3% | 5,370 |
| Texas | $106K | +3% | 21,870 |
| Illinois | $105K | +2% | 9,800 |
| Connecticut | $104K | +2% | 4,060 |
| Massachusetts | $104K | +1% | 6,850 |
| Oregon | $104K | +1% | 3,210 |
| Arizona | $103K | +0% | 5,170 |
| Ohio | $103K | +0% | 10,280 |
| Georgia | $103K | -0% | 6,780 |
| Delaware | $102K | -1% | 1,260 |
| Colorado | $102K | -1% | 5,630 |
| Minnesota | $102K | -1% | 5,180 |
| Wisconsin | $102K | -1% | 5,580 |
| Hawaii | $102K | -1% | 950 |
| District of Columbia | $102K | -1% | 610 |
| Indiana | $102K | -1% | 6,130 |
| Virginia | $101K | -1% | 7,630 |
| Pennsylvania | $101K | -1% | 11,710 |
| South Carolina | $101K | -1% | 3,930 |
| Florida | $101K | -2% | 16,290 |
| Michigan | $101K | -2% | 8,630 |
| Kentucky | $101K | -2% | 3,390 |
| New York | $101K | -2% | 20,940 |
| Wyoming | $100K | -2% | 560 |
| Tennessee | $100K | -3% | 4,800 |
| Mississippi | $100K | -3% | 1,980 |
| North Carolina | $100K | -3% | 7,350 |
| Utah | $100K | -3% | 2,300 |
| New Hampshire | $100K | -3% | 1,960 |
| Maine | $100K | -3% | 1,860 |
| Rhode Island | $99K | -3% | 1,020 |
| Missouri | $99K | -3% | 4,900 |
| Arkansas | $99K | -4% | 2,680 |
| Idaho | $99K | -4% | 1,030 |
| Oklahoma | $99K | -4% | 2,560 |
| Louisiana | $99K | -4% | 3,280 |
| Kansas | $98K | -4% | 2,660 |
| Vermont | $98K | -5% | 760 |
| Iowa | $98K | -5% | 2,530 |
| Alabama | $97K | -5% | 3,040 |
| Nebraska | $97K | -6% | 2,140 |
| West Virginia | $97K | -6% | 1,310 |
| South Dakota | $93K | -10% | 1,060 |
| Montana | $91K | -11% | 1,180 |
| North Dakota | $85K | -17% | 830 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Gainesville?
Yes — at the median salary of $92K, rent takes 26.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,514/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for physical therapists in Gainesville?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new physical therapists typically earn — is $73K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,365/month. At HUD’s $1,514/month FMR, rent would take 35% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is physical therapist a high-paying job in Gainesville?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $92K locally vs. $103K nationally, a 10% difference.
How does Gainesville compare to the national average for physical therapists?
Gainesville pays $92K median vs. the U.S. average of $103K — that’s -10%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 96.77), the purchasing-power equivalent is $95K — below the national median.
How much do physical therapists make in Gainesville, GA?
The median is $92,030 a year, that works out to about $44 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $72,750, and experienced physical therapists can clear $123,400. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $92K enough to live in Gainesville?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,711/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,514/month, which eats 26.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a physical therapists salary go in Gainesville?
Gainesville has a Regional Price Parity of 96.77 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median physical therapists salary is worth about $95,102 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do physical therapists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.