Physical Therapist Aide salary in Tennessee
What physical therapist aides earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$30,320$14.58 per hour
vs U.S.−14%U.S. median $35,240
Middle half earn$25,700 – $35,950Top 10%: $42,830+
Jobs7100.70× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Aide pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $30,900 | $14.85 | 200 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $32,780 | $15.76 | 140 |
| Knoxville, TN | $30,200 | $14.52 | 120 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $28,610 | $13.75 | 110 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $29,730 | $14.29 | 50 |
| Johnson City, TN | $20,140 | $9.68 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Physical Therapist Aide pay in similar states
South Dakota · $31,330 Rhode Island · $31,200 Georgia · $30,550 Wyoming · $30,470 Arkansas · $29,450 Michigan · $29,350
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140
Questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make in Tennessee?
Physical Therapist Aides in Tennessee earned a median of $30,320 a year ($14.58 an hour) in May 2025, 14% less than the national median of $35,240. The middle half earned $25,700 to $35,950.
Where in Tennessee do physical therapist aides earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $32,780.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.