Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $62,340 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.97
10th percentile $48,670
90th percentile $77,630
Employed locally 80
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,670
    25th
    $56,850
    50th (median)
    $62,340
    75th
    $70,560
    90th
    $77,630

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 111% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 11% 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
    Clarksville, TN-KY $60,680

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $37,130
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,080
    Medical Assistants $36,900
    Dental Assistants $47,530
    Phlebotomists $34,940
    Medical Transcriptionists $38,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Johnson City?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Johnson City, TN is $29.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.32 or more per hour.

    Is Johnson City above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Johnson City, TN is 4.8% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $48,670 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,850.