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Physical Therapist Assistants average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$67,080
- Morristown$65,460
- Cleveland$64,940
- Memphis$64,000
- Chattanooga$63,850
- Johnson City$63,480
- Kingsport$63,480
- Jackson$63,450
- Knoxville$61,670
- Clarksville$60,620
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $67,080 | $65,650 | $58,840 | $56,021 | 96 |
| Morristown | $65,460 | $63,940 | $54,500 | $54,777 | 86 |
| Cleveland | $64,940 | $64,290 | $51,770 | $54,359 | 88 |
| Memphis | $64,000 | $61,560 | $56,170 | $53,604 | 92 |
| Chattanooga | $63,850 | $62,360 | $56,920 | $53,483 | 91 |
| Johnson City | $63,480 | $64,270 | $50,890 | $53,186 | 88 |
| Kingsport | $63,480 | $62,620 | $56,830 | $53,186 | 86 |
| Jackson | $63,450 | $60,980 | $60,980 | $53,162 | 86 |
| Knoxville | $61,670 | $60,280 | $54,740 | $51,732 | 93 |
| Clarksville | $60,620 | $59,160 | $52,100 | $50,888 | 91 |
*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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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 31-2021.
- 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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