Physical Therapists salary
in Knoxville, TN
- Middle 50%
- $75,950–$101,510
- vs U.S. median
- -6%
- Metro rank
- #210 of 240
Physical Therapists in the Knoxville, TN metro earn a median of $96,110 a year, based on BLS estimates for 590 jobs (May 2025). That is 6% below the U.S. median of $102,760 and 4% below the TN statewide median of $100,140. It ranks #210 of 240 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE590 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Physical Therapists pay in other TN metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $105,050 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $103,380 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $100,000 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $99,120 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $98,690 |
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Questions
What is the average Physical Therapists salary in Knoxville?
The BLS median is $96,110 a year (May 2025). Half of the 590 jobs pay between $75,950 and $101,510. The 10th percentile is $64,850 and the 90th is $124,190.
Is Knoxville a high-paying metro for Physical Therapists?
That is 6% below the U.S. median of $102,760 and 4% below the TN statewide median of $100,140. It ranks #210 of 240 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Physical Therapists make an hour in Knoxville?
About $46.21 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $96,110 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $36.51–$48.80 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.