Physical Therapists Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Physical Therapists in Tennessee earn a median salary of $99,966 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -1% vs the national median of $101,020. An estimated 4,560 physical therapists are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $93,250 to $107,780 depending on location.
$99,966
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$107,780
Highest paying metro
$93,250
Lowest paying metro
4,560
Employed in Tennessee
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Physical Therapists salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Tennessee | $107,780 | $92,250 | $123,800 | 260 |
| East Tennessee | $104,530 | $98,730 | $127,830 | 140 |
| Cleveland, TN | $104,250 | $94,290 | $113,400 | 50 |
| South Central Tennessee | $104,000 | $82,650 | $109,480 | 140 |
| Nashville, TN | $103,750 | $82,920 | $109,110 | 1,350 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $101,360 | $85,080 | $111,750 | 750 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $98,650 | $77,680 | $101,660 | 430 |
| West Tennessee | $98,500 | $81,210 | $107,560 | 180 |
| Morristown, TN | $98,490 | $80,100 | $110,730 | 70 |
| Knoxville, TN | $97,080 | $79,670 | $104,060 | 560 |
| Jackson, TN | $96,910 | $81,380 | $103,810 | 140 |
| Johnson City, TN | $96,740 | $78,480 | $111,790 | 160 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $94,240 | $79,720 | $104,330 | 130 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $93,250 | $77,260 | $106,680 | 200 |