How much does a physical therapist make in Tennessee?
$100,100a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in Tennessee. That is $48.14 an hour or $8,345 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.14
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,280Median: $100,100Highest 10%: $127,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,280 | $32.35 | |
| 25th | $80,930 | $38.91 | |
| Median | $100,100 | $48.14 | |
| 75th | $111,100 | $53.43 | |
| 90th | $127,500 | $61.30 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Cleveland, TN | $79,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapists.
| 28. Kentucky | $100,700 |
| 29. New York | $100,700 |
| 30. Wyoming | $100,400 |
| 31. Tennessee | $100,100 |
| 32. Mississippi | $99,990 |
| 33. North Carolina | $99,910 |
| 34. Utah | $99,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $48.14 ($100,100 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $100,100 against $102,800 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for physical therapist pay?
Tennessee ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays physical therapists the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $103,400 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.