Physician Assistants Salary in Tennessee
Physician Assistants in Tennessee earn a median of $118,240 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $118,240
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($135,880)
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,240
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $93,380; the top 10% earn over $141,670. Nationally the range is $99,380 to $190,280.
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Physician Assistants pay in Tennessee
How much do physician assistants make in Tennessee?
The median is $118,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $93,380 and the top 10% earn over $141,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for physician assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 48 of 51 (−13% vs. the national median of $135,880). Living costs are not included.