Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Physical Therapist Assistants in Tennessee earn a median salary of $62,773 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.2% vs the national median of $65,510. An estimated 3,240 physical therapist assistants are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $59,170 to $66,950 depending on location.
$62,773
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$66,950
Highest paying metro
$59,170
Lowest paying metro
3,240
Employed in Tennessee
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Physical Therapist Assistants salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $66,950 | $58,860 | $77,290 | 710 |
| Morristown, TN | $66,610 | $52,890 | $75,900 | 70 |
| North Central Tennessee | $65,450 | $59,540 | $76,490 | 230 |
| South Central Tennessee | $63,640 | $56,970 | $73,320 | 150 |
| Cleveland, TN | $63,480 | $57,450 | $79,110 | 40 |
| East Tennessee | $62,980 | $50,440 | $74,290 | 160 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $62,850 | $51,540 | $72,860 | 290 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $62,640 | $57,830 | $74,860 | 560 |
| Johnson City, TN | $62,340 | $56,850 | $70,560 | 80 |
| West Tennessee | $61,290 | $49,320 | $73,300 | 180 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $60,680 | $50,350 | $71,620 | 100 |
| Knoxville, TN | $60,380 | $52,080 | $72,780 | 390 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $60,360 | $49,540 | $72,630 | 150 |
| Jackson, TN | $59,170 | $57,450 | $67,350 | 130 |