What physicians, all other earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $295,640 | $142.14 | 2,490 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $388,960 | $187.00 | 950 |
| Knoxville, TN | $276,370 | $132.87 | 690 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $429,900 | $206.68 | 330 |
| Johnson City, TN | $280,260 | $134.74 | 320 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $124,130 | $59.68 | 140 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $225,000 | $108.17 | 100 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $264,060 | $126.95 | 90 |
| Jackson, TN | $245,880 | $118.21 | 80 |
| Cleveland, TN | $221,420 | $106.45 | 40 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $281,560 | $135.37 | 40 |
| Morristown, TN | $267,730 | $128.72 | 30 |
Physicians, All Other in Tennessee earned a median of $301,290 a year ($144.85 an hour) in May 2025, 13% more than the national median of $265,930. The middle half earned $181,200 to $426,850.
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Chattanooga, TN-GA at $429,900.
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.