Physical Therapist Salary in Memphis, TN
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The median physical therapist in the Memphis area earns $100,000 a year ($48.08 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($102,760) and about the same as the Tennessee median ($100,140). Half of the 800 physical therapists there earn between $80,740 and $111,240.
| Annual pay | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $71,240 | $67,280 | $77,140 |
| 25th percentile | $80,740 | $80,930 | $86,160 |
| Median | $100,000 | $100,140 | $102,760 |
| 75th percentile | $111,240 | $111,140 | $121,160 |
| 90th percentile | $126,090 | $127,500 | $135,140 |
| Average | $97,990 | $98,260 | $105,280 |
| Jobs | 800 | 4,800 | 267,330 |
Memphis, TN ranks 44th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($141,980).
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Check my payPhysical therapist pay in other cities
- Nashville, TN: $103,380
- San Francisco, CA: $141,980
- San Jose, CA: $139,000
- Sacramento, CA: $131,430
- Riverside, CA: $120,110
- Las Vegas, NV: $116,480
- San Diego, CA: $113,850
- Los Angeles, CA: $108,170
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.