Physical Therapists pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $118,540 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Jackson earn between $84,250 and $103,730.
- $65K10th
- $84K25th
- $97KMedian
- $104K75th
- $119K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $94,850 | $7,904 | $45.60 |
| Median | $96,610 | $8,051 | $46.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,250 | $7,021 | $40.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,730 | $8,644 | $49.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Jackson vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Jackson earn 3% less than the Tennessee average ($98,260) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $94,850 | $96,610 | $64,870 | $118,540 | 140 |
| Tennessee | $98,260 | $100,140 | $67,280 | $127,500 | 4,800 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapists salary after taxes in Jackson
On the average salary of $94,850, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $75,557 a year, or $6,296 a month and $2,906 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% 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 therapists? 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 $94,850 buys what about $110,907 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($44,790). A typical home costs $208,153, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Tennessee cities
Jackson ranks 7th of 10 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($100,180).
- Nashville$100,180
- Memphis$97,990
- Kingsport$97,040
- Clarksville$96,400
- Chattanooga$96,070
- Morristown$95,180
- Jackson$94,850
- Johnson City$94,050
- Knoxville$92,960
- Cleveland$89,170
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Jackson: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Jackson?
$45.60 an hour on average, and $46.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,250, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Jackson?
About $75,557 a year ($6,296 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $94,850. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do physical therapists earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
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 29-1123; area Jackson, TN (27180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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