Physical Therapist Assistant salary in Tennessee
What physical therapist assistants earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$62,500$30.05 per hour
vs U.S.−9%U.S. median $68,380
Middle half earn$55,890 – $76,090Top 10%: $80,800+
Jobs3,3901.43× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Assistant 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 | $65,650 | $31.56 | 830 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $61,560 | $29.60 | 490 |
| Knoxville, TN | $60,280 | $28.98 | 440 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $62,360 | $29.98 | 340 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $62,190 | $29.90 | 240 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $63,550 | $30.55 | 190 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $64,480 | $31.00 | 180 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $62,620 | $30.11 | 160 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $64,980 | $31.24 | 130 |
| Jackson, TN | $60,980 | $29.32 | 120 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $59,160 | $28.44 | 100 |
| Johnson City, TN | $64,270 | $30.90 | 100 |
| Morristown, TN | $63,940 | $30.74 | 70 |
| Cleveland, TN | $64,290 | $30.91 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in similar states
Montana · $62,650 Pennsylvania · $62,580 New Mexico · $62,280 Utah · $61,980 Mississippi · $61,770 Michigan · $61,670
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 assistant make in Tennessee?
Physical Therapist Assistants in Tennessee earned a median of $62,500 a year ($30.05 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $68,380. The middle half earned $55,890 to $76,090.
Where in Tennessee do physical therapist assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $65,650.
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.