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Physician Assistants average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$124,670
- Memphis$120,440
- Clarksville$119,790
- Chattanooga$119,560
- Kingsport$117,710
- Knoxville$112,760
- Johnson City$109,060
- Jackson$108,210
- Morristown$106,000
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $124,670 | $129,050 | $111,120 | $96,478 | 96 |
| Memphis | $120,440 | $121,900 | $104,950 | $93,560 | 92 |
| Clarksville | $119,790 | $121,710 | $102,690 | $93,102 | 91 |
| Chattanooga | $119,560 | $121,600 | $103,700 | $92,940 | 91 |
| Kingsport | $117,710 | $117,490 | $100,740 | $91,639 | 86 |
| Knoxville | $112,760 | $107,980 | $99,990 | $88,157 | 93 |
| Johnson City | $109,060 | $100,060 | $98,980 | $85,554 | 88 |
| Jackson | $108,210 | $104,600 | $98,240 | $84,956 | 86 |
| Morristown | $106,000 | $103,350 | $89,990 | $83,401 | 86 |
*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 29-1071.
- 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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