Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Tennessee

Physical therapist aides in Tennessee earn the most in Kingsport (average $34,630 a year) and the least in Johnson City ($23,320), across the 6 Tennessee metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapist aides average at $31,470 and the median at $30,320 for 710 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $36,430.

Physical Therapist Aides average salary by city in Tennessee

Kingsport$34,630
Memphis$34,060
Knoxville$32,530
Nashville$31,440
Chattanooga$29,500
Johnson City$23,320

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kingsport	$34,630	$29,730	$25,810	$30,005	86
Memphis	$34,060	$32,780	$29,490	$29,547	92
Knoxville	$32,530	$30,200	$22,740	$28,318	93
Nashville	$31,440	$30,900	$26,700	$27,442	96
Chattanooga	$29,500	$28,610	$25,700	$25,883	91
Johnson City	$23,320	$20,140	$18,720	$20,814	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

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Physical Therapist Aides salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2022.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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