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Physical Therapists salary
in Knoxville, TN

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.

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS · KNOXVILLE, TN · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · KNOXVILLE, TN · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$64,850P25$75,950MEDIAN$96,110P75$101,510P90$124,190
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$77,140P25$86,160MEDIAN$102,760P75$121,160P90$135,140
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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.

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.