Physical Therapist salary in Tennessee
What physical therapists earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$100,140$48.15 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$80,930 – $111,140Top 10%: $127,500+
Jobs4,8000.85× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist 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 | $103,380 | $49.70 | 1,400 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $100,000 | $48.08 | 800 |
| Knoxville, TN | $96,110 | $46.21 | 590 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $99,120 | $47.65 | 520 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $105,050 | $50.51 | 250 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $98,690 | $47.45 | 230 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $102,220 | $49.15 | 190 |
| Johnson City, TN | $96,660 | $46.47 | 180 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $108,230 | $52.03 | 180 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $102,500 | $49.28 | 150 |
| Jackson, TN | $96,610 | $46.45 | 140 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $97,810 | $47.02 | 130 |
| Cleveland, TN | $79,230 | $38.09 | 80 |
| Morristown, TN | $97,150 | $46.71 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Wyoming · $100,400 Mississippi · $99,990 North Carolina · $99,910 Utah · $99,880 New Hampshire · $99,850 Maine · $99,720
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 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $64,630
Questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Tennessee?
Physical Therapists in Tennessee earned a median of $100,140 a year ($48.15 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $80,930 to $111,140.
Where in Tennessee do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $103,380.
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.