How much does a Physical Therapists make per hour in East Tennessee?

Physical Therapists Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $104,530 +3.5% vs national

Median hourly $50.25

10th percentile $78,210

90th percentile $130,070

Employed locally 140

National median $101,020

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Physical Therapists

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Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$78,210

25th

$98,730

50th (median)

$104,530

75th

$127,830

90th

$130,070

Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

Metro area	Median salary
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$137,250
Vallejo, CA	$136,440
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$136,200
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$134,810
Chico, CA	$131,370
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$130,160

Related occupations in East Tennessee

Occupation	Median salary
Registered Nurses	$71,110
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$51,380
Pharmacy Technicians	$36,180
Pharmacists	$124,990
Nurse Practitioners	$106,040
Emergency Medical Technicians	$34,620

Frequently asked questions

How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in East Tennessee?

The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in East Tennessee is $50.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.78 or more per hour.

Is East Tennessee above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

The median Physical Therapists salary in East Tennessee is 3.5% above the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapists in East Tennessee?

Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $78,210 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,730.