How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Tennessee?
$62,500a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in Tennessee. That is $30.05 an hour or $5,208 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.05
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,010Median: $62,500Highest 10%: $80,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,010 | $23.08 | |
| 25th | $55,890 | $26.87 | |
| Median | $62,500 | $30.05 | |
| 75th | $76,090 | $36.58 | |
| 90th | $80,800 | $38.85 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $65,650 |
| Cleveland, TN | $64,290 |
| Johnson City, TN | $64,270 |
| Morristown, TN | $63,940 |
| Kingsport, TN | $62,620 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $62,360 |
| Memphis, TN | $61,560 |
| Jackson, TN | $60,980 |
| Knoxville, TN | $60,280 |
| Clarksville, TN | $59,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist assistants.
| 36. District of Columbia | $63,400 |
| 37. Montana | $62,650 |
| 38. Pennsylvania | $62,580 |
| 39. Tennessee | $62,500 |
| 40. New Mexico | $62,280 |
| 41. Utah | $61,980 |
| 42. Mississippi | $61,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $30.05 ($62,500 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $62,500 against $68,380 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
Tennessee ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays physical therapist assistants the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $65,650 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.