Physician Assistants Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Physician Assistants in Tennessee earn a median salary of $112,967 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.2% vs the national median of $133,260. An estimated 2,390 physician assistants are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $95,710 to $126,300 depending on location.
$112,967
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$126,300
Highest paying metro
$95,710
Lowest paying metro
2,390
Employed in Tennessee
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Physician Assistants salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee | $126,300 | $107,310 | $138,710 | 30 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $125,160 | $103,590 | $130,160 | 200 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $124,260 | $101,450 | $132,880 | 330 |
| Nashville, TN | $124,010 | $107,000 | $129,230 | 810 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $123,190 | $106,470 | $131,600 | 160 |
| South Central Tennessee | $122,490 | $101,450 | $130,200 | 50 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $112,320 | $98,880 | $123,560 | 60 |
| Cleveland, TN | $109,480 | $107,550 | $125,280 | 30 |
| Knoxville, TN | $105,840 | $96,410 | $124,660 | 290 |
| Johnson City, TN | $105,250 | $96,460 | $121,030 | 160 |
| Morristown, TN | $103,350 | $89,990 | $118,510 | 30 |
| West Tennessee | $103,140 | $103,140 | $103,880 | 110 |
| Jackson, TN | $101,040 | $86,050 | $123,170 | 50 |
| North Central Tennessee | $95,710 | $48,460 | $114,420 | 80 |