Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Cleveland, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, TN

Median annual salary $63,480 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.52
10th percentile $50,130
90th percentile $82,530
Employed locally 40
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,130
    25th
    $57,450
    50th (median)
    $63,480
    75th
    $79,110
    90th
    $82,530

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 100% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 0% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Salinas, CA $84,210

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $66,950
    Morristown, TN $66,610
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $62,850
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $62,640
    Johnson City, TN $62,340
    Clarksville, TN-KY $60,680

    Related occupations in Cleveland, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,720
    Nursing Assistants $35,580
    Medical Assistants $36,870
    Dental Assistants $42,830
    Phlebotomists $34,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Cleveland, TN is $30.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.67 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Cleveland, TN is 3.1% below the national median of $65,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Assistants in Cleveland?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $50,130 per year in Cleveland, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,450.