Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Jackson, TN

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

Median annual salary $59,170 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.45
10th percentile $49,340
90th percentile $74,890
Employed locally 130
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,340
    25th
    $57,450
    50th (median)
    $59,170
    75th
    $67,350
    90th
    $74,890

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 101% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 1% 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
    Cleveland, TN $63,480
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $62,850
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $62,640
    Johnson City, TN $62,340

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,570
    Nursing Assistants $34,930
    Medical Assistants $37,100
    Dental Assistants $46,520
    Phlebotomists $36,260
    Medical Equipment Preparers $37,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Jackson, TN is $28.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Jackson, TN is 9.7% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $49,340 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,450.