Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Tennessee

In Tennessee, the median pay for physical therapist assistants is $30.05 an hour ($62,500 a year). About 3,390 people work in this job there.

$30.05Median hourly pay

$55,890–$76,090Middle half of workers, yearly

3,390People in this job in Tennessee

That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($68,380). Tennessee ranks 39th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for physical therapist assistants in Tennessee

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$23.08	$48,010
25% of workers	$26.87	$55,890
Half of workers (median)	$30.05	$62,500
75% of workers	$36.58	$76,090
90% of workers	$38.85	$80,800

Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin	$65,650	830
Cleveland	$64,290	40
Johnson City	$64,270	100
Morristown	$63,940	70
Kingsport-Bristol	$62,620	160
Chattanooga	$62,360	340
Memphis	$61,560	490
Jackson	$60,980	120
Knoxville	$60,280	440
Clarksville	$59,160	100

Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for physical therapist assistants

Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
Job outlook: +23% over ten years, much faster than average · about 18,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Tennessee

Job	Median yearly pay
Medical Assistants	$39,570
Psychiatric Technicians	$39,800
Respiratory Therapists	$72,140
Occupational Therapy Assistants	$62,420
Surgical Assistants	$81,640
Physical Therapist Aides	$30,320

Other job titles for this job

Rehabilitation AssistantAssistantCertified Physical Therapist AssistantCptaHome Care Physical Therapy AssistantHome Health Physical Therapist AssistantHome Health Physical Therapy AssistantHome Health PtaLicensed Physical Therapist AssistantLptaLicensed Physical Therapy AssistantNursing Facility Pta

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.