Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,510 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Jackson earn between $60,980 and $72,800.
- $50K10th
- $61K25th
- $61KMedian
- $73K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $63,450 | $5,288 | $30.50 |
| Median | $60,980 | $5,082 | $29.32 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,980 | $5,082 | $29.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $72,800 | $6,067 | $35.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Jackson vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Jackson earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($64,060) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $63,450 | $60,980 | $50,420 | $79,510 | 120 |
| Tennessee | $64,060 | $62,500 | $48,010 | $80,800 | 3,390 |
| United States | $68,730 | $68,380 | $47,750 | $89,510 | 112,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary after taxes in Jackson
On the average salary of $63,450, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $53,162 a year, or $4,430 a month and $2,045 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Jackson a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.5), so the average $63,450 buys what about $74,191 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($44,790). A typical home costs $208,153, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other Tennessee cities
Jackson ranks 8th of 10 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($67,080).
- 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
Highest-paying cities for physical therapist assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,690).
- San Jose, CA$94,690
- San Francisco, CA$93,600
- Santa Cruz, CA$89,020
- Bakersfield, CA$87,150
- Santa Rosa, CA$86,840
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Jackson: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Jackson?
$30.51 an hour on average, and $29.32 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Jackson?
About $53,162 a year ($4,430 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $63,450. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($68,730).
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; area Jackson, TN (27180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.95, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.