Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Knoxville, TN

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

Median annual salary $60,380 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.03
10th percentile $49,820
90th percentile $77,620
Employed locally 390
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,820
    25th
    $52,080
    50th (median)
    $60,380
    75th
    $72,780
    90th
    $77,620

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 87% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 13% below 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 Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,750
    Nursing Assistants$36,920
    Medical Assistants$38,300
    Dental Assistants$46,100
    Phlebotomists$37,820
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Knoxville, TN is $29.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Knoxville, TN is 7.8% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $49,820 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,080.