Physical Therapist Aides pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,840 or more. The middle half of physical therapist aides in Augusta earn between $21,840 and $35,120.
- $21K10th
- $22K25th
- $30KMedian
- $35K75th
- $66K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,170 | $2,764 | $15.95 |
| Median | $29,910 | $2,492 | $14.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,840 | $1,820 | $10.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,120 | $2,927 | $16.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Aides pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Physical therapist aides in Augusta earn 6% more than the Georgia average ($31,150) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($36,430). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $35,240.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $33,170 | $29,910 | $21,240 | $65,840 | 60 |
| Georgia | $31,150 | $30,550 | $22,080 | $38,680 | 1,200 |
| United States | $36,430 | $35,240 | $25,360 | $47,780 | 48,150 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapist Aides salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $33,170, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $27,925 a year, or $2,327 a month and $1,074 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% 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 | $28,471 | $2,373 |
| Working in GA | $27,925 | $2,327 |
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 aides? 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 $33,170 buys what about $36,092 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 7.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Aides salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 1st of 4 Georgia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for physical therapist aides
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($57,940).
- Anchorage, AK$57,940
- San Jose, CA$51,380
- Santa Cruz, CA$50,620
- San Francisco, CA$49,270
- Seattle, WA$47,620
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Physical Therapist Aides salary in Augusta: questions
How much do physical therapist aides make an hour in Augusta?
$15.95 an hour on average, and $14.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist aides salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $21,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist aides take-home pay in Augusta?
About $27,925 a year ($2,327 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $33,170.
Do physical therapist aides earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($36,430).
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 31-2022; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- 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 0.86, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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