Physical Therapists pay range in Kingsport
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $122,360 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Kingsport earn between $79,920 and $114,070.
- $68K10th
- $80K25th
- $99KMedian
- $114K75th
- $122K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $97,040 | $8,087 | $46.65 |
| Median | $98,690 | $8,224 | $47.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,920 | $6,660 | $38.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $114,070 | $9,506 | $54.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Kingsport vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Kingsport earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($98,260) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport | $97,040 | $98,690 | $68,240 | $122,360 | 230 |
| 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 Kingsport
On the average salary of $97,040, a single filer in Kingsport takes home about $77,098 a year, or $6,425 a month and $2,965 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $77,098 | $6,425 |
| Working in VA | $72,332 | $6,028 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Kingsport a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Kingsport area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.4), so the average $97,040 buys what about $112,254 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Kingsport ($45,240). A typical home costs $246,242, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Tennessee cities
Kingsport ranks 3rd 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 Kingsport: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Kingsport?
$46.66 an hour on average, and $47.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Kingsport?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Kingsport?
About $77,098 a year ($6,425 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $97,040. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do physical therapists earn more in Kingsport than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA (28700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 1.13, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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