How much does a physician assistant make in Tennessee?
$118,200a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in Tennessee. That is $56.85 an hour or $9,853 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.85
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $93,380Median: $118,200Highest 10%: $141,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,380 | $44.89 | |
| 25th | $102,700 | $49.37 | |
| Median | $118,200 | $56.85 | |
| 75th | $132,500 | $63.70 | |
| 90th | $141,700 | $68.11 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $129,100 |
| Memphis, TN | $121,900 |
| Clarksville, TN | $121,700 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $121,600 |
| Kingsport, TN | $117,500 |
| Knoxville, TN | $108,000 |
| Jackson, TN | $104,600 |
| Morristown, TN | $103,400 |
| Johnson City, TN | $100,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 45. South Carolina | $122,500 |
| 46. Kentucky | $120,800 |
| 47. Arkansas | $118,400 |
| 48. Tennessee | $118,200 |
| 49. Georgia | $115,400 |
| 50. Mississippi | $105,900 |
| 51. Alabama | $105,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $56.85 ($118,200 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $118,200 against $135,900 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for physician assistant pay?
Tennessee ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays physician assistants the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $129,100 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.