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Physical Therapists average salary by city in Tennessee
- 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
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $100,180 | $103,380 | $84,690 | $79,307 | 96 |
| Memphis | $97,990 | $100,000 | $80,740 | $77,766 | 92 |
| Kingsport | $97,040 | $98,690 | $79,920 | $77,098 | 86 |
| Clarksville | $96,400 | $97,810 | $81,910 | $76,647 | 91 |
| Chattanooga | $96,070 | $99,120 | $79,580 | $76,415 | 91 |
| Morristown | $95,180 | $97,150 | $82,930 | $75,789 | 86 |
| Jackson | $94,850 | $96,610 | $84,250 | $75,557 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $94,050 | $96,660 | $77,130 | $74,994 | 88 |
| Knoxville | $92,960 | $96,110 | $75,950 | $74,227 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $89,170 | $79,230 | $68,640 | $71,561 | 88 |
*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 29-1123.
- 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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