How much does a physical therapist make in Cleveland?
$79,230a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Cleveland, TN metro area. That is $38.09 an hour or $6,603 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.09
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 382 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,640Median: $79,230Highest 10%: $120,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,640 | $33.00 | |
| 25th | $68,640 | $33.00 | |
| Median | $79,230 | $38.09 | |
| 75th | $110,400 | $53.10 | |
| 90th | $120,800 | $58.06 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| Nashville, TN | $103,400 |
| Memphis, TN | $100,000 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $99,120 |
| Kingsport, TN | $98,690 |
| Clarksville, TN | $97,810 |
| Morristown, TN | $97,150 |
| Johnson City, TN | $96,660 |
| Jackson, TN | $96,610 |
| Knoxville, TN | $96,110 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pharmacist | $124,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107,400 |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,880 |
| Registered Nurse | $72,800 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician | $58,240 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse | $52,350 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $36,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, TN metro area is $38.09 ($79,230 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $79,230 against $102,800 nationally, 23% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $100,100, so Cleveland pays 21% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for physical therapist pay?
382 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $120,800 or more.
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.