How much does a physician make in Tennessee?
$301,300a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in Tennessee. That is $144.85 an hour or $25,110 a month.
- Hourly
- $144.85
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $101,600Median: $301,300Highest 10%: $503,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,600 | $48.83 | |
| 25th | $181,200 | $87.12 | |
| Median | $301,300 | $144.85 | |
| 75th | $426,900 | $205.22 | |
| 90th | $503,400 | $242.03 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $429,900 |
| Memphis, TN | $389,000 |
| Nashville, TN | $295,600 |
| Johnson City, TN | $280,300 |
| Knoxville, TN | $276,400 |
| Morristown, TN | $267,700 |
| Clarksville, TN | $264,100 |
| Jackson, TN | $245,900 |
| Cleveland, TN | $221,400 |
| Kingsport, TN | $124,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicians.
| 15. Kentucky | $327,400 |
| 16. Arizona | $312,500 |
| 17. Washington | $307,200 |
| 18. Tennessee | $301,300 |
| 19. Idaho | $299,300 |
| 20. Colorado | $298,300 |
| 21. Delaware | $297,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $144.85 ($301,300 a year).
Do physicians make more in Tennessee than the national average?
Yes: $301,300 against $265,900 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Tennessee rank for physician pay?
Tennessee ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays physicians the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $429,900 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.