Physical Therapist Salary in Nashville, TN
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The median physical therapist in the Nashville area earns $103,380 a year ($49.70 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($102,760) and 3% above the Tennessee median ($100,140). Half of the 1,400 physical therapists there earn between $84,690 and $108,990.
| Annual pay | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $68,060 | $67,280 | $77,140 |
| 25th percentile | $84,690 | $80,930 | $86,160 |
| Median | $103,380 | $100,140 | $102,760 |
| 75th percentile | $108,990 | $111,140 | $121,160 |
| 90th percentile | $129,430 | $127,500 | $135,140 |
| Average | $100,180 | $98,260 | $105,280 |
| Jobs | 1,400 | 4,800 | 267,330 |
Nashville, TN ranks 25th 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
- Memphis, TN: $100,000
- 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.