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

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