Physical Therapists Salary in Tennessee
Physical Therapists in Tennessee earn a median of $100,140 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,140
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($102,760)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,800
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,280; the top 10% earn over $127,500. Nationally the range is $77,140 to $135,140.
States ranked near Tennessee
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- General Internal Medicine Physicians$232,220 median in Tennessee
- Midwives$63,400 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Athletic Trainers$59,850 median in Tennessee
Physical Therapists pay in Tennessee
How much do physical therapists make in Tennessee?
The median is $100,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,280 and the top 10% earn over $127,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for physical therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $102,760). Living costs are not included.