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Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #36 of 51 · TN
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of physical therapist assistantss in Tennessee earn between $48,010 and $80,800. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean physical therapist assistants salary in Tennessee is $64,060, about 6.8% below the U.S. average ($68,730). That works out to roughly $31/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $65,650 | $67,080 | 830 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $64,980 | $65,530 | 130 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $64,480 | $64,880 | 180 |
| Cleveland, TN | $64,290 | $64,940 | 40 |
| Johnson City, TN | $64,270 | $63,480 | 100 |
| Morristown, TN | $63,940 | $65,460 | 70 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $63,550 | $63,600 | 190 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $62,620 | $63,480 | 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make in Tennessee?
The median physical therapist assistants salary in Tennessee is $62,500 per year (mean $64,060), and about 80% earn between $48,010 and $80,800.
How much do physical therapist assistants make per hour in Tennessee?
Roughly $31 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $64,060 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Tennessee a high-paying state for physical therapist assistants?
Tennessee ranks #36 of 51 states for physical therapist assistants pay. Its mean salary of $64,060 is about 6.8% below the U.S. average of $68,730.
Which metro areas in Tennessee pay physical therapist assistants the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Tennessee for physical therapist assistants are Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($65,650), South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area ($64,980), East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area ($64,480), by median annual wage.