How much does a therapist make in Tennessee?
$56,690a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in Tennessee. That is $27.25 an hour or $4,724 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.25
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,320Median: $56,690Highest 10%: $85,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,320 | $18.90 | |
| 25th | $47,050 | $22.62 | |
| Median | $56,690 | $27.25 | |
| 75th | $73,370 | $35.27 | |
| 90th | $85,680 | $41.19 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Knoxville, TN | $79,280 |
| Nashville, TN | $59,390 |
| Memphis, TN | $57,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for therapists.
| 34. Wisconsin | $59,420 |
| 35. Georgia | $59,380 |
| 36. Michigan | $57,970 |
| 37. Tennessee | $56,690 |
| 38. Maryland | $49,400 |
| 39. Connecticut | $47,300 |
| 40. Mississippi | $44,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $27.25 ($56,690 a year).
Do therapists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $56,690 against $77,930 nationally, 27% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for therapist pay?
Tennessee ranks 37 of 41 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays therapists the most?
Knoxville, TN, with a median of $79,280 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.