Physician Assistants pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for physician assistants is $56.85 an hour ($118,240 a year). About 2,240 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($135,880). Tennessee ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physician assistants in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $44.89 | $93,380 |
| 25% of workers | $49.37 | $102,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $56.85 | $118,240 |
| 75% of workers | $63.70 | $132,500 |
| 90% of workers | $68.11 | $141,670 |
Physician Assistants pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $129,050 | 750 |
| Memphis | $121,900 | 290 |
| Clarksville | $121,710 | 80 |
| Chattanooga | $121,600 | 180 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $117,490 | 130 |
| Knoxville | $107,980 | 240 |
| Jackson | $104,600 | 60 |
| Morristown | $103,350 | 30 |
| Johnson City | $100,060 | 130 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physician assistants
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $81,500 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $117,590 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $226,830 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $232,220 |
| Anesthesiologists | $330,620 |
| Pediatricians, General | $176,210 |
| Cardiologists | $610,080 |
| Pharmacists | $133,390 |
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