How much does a physical therapist aide make in Tennessee?
$30,320a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in Tennessee. That is $14.58 an hour or $2,527 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.58
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,220Median: $30,320Highest 10%: $42,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,220 | $10.20 | |
| 25th | $25,700 | $12.36 | |
| Median | $30,320 | $14.58 | |
| 75th | $35,950 | $17.28 | |
| 90th | $42,830 | $20.59 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $32,780 |
| Nashville, TN | $30,900 |
| Knoxville, TN | $30,200 |
| Kingsport, TN | $29,730 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $28,610 |
| Johnson City, TN | $20,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist aides.
| 35. Rhode Island | $31,200 |
| 36. Georgia | $30,550 |
| 37. Wyoming | $30,470 |
| 38. Tennessee | $30,320 |
| 39. Arkansas | $29,450 |
| 40. Michigan | $29,350 |
| 41. Missouri | $29,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $14.58 ($30,320 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $30,320 against $35,240 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for physical therapist aide pay?
Tennessee ranks 38 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays physical therapist aides the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $32,780 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.