Physician Assistant Salary in Memphis, TN
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The median physician assistant in the Memphis area earns $121,900 a year ($58.61 an hour), 10% below the U.S. median ($135,880) and 3% above the Tennessee median ($118,240). Half of the 290 physician assistants there earn between $104,950 and $128,450.
| Annual pay | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $94,700 | $93,380 | $99,380 |
| 25th percentile | $104,950 | $102,690 | $120,670 |
| Median | $121,900 | $118,240 | $135,880 |
| 75th percentile | $128,450 | $132,500 | $163,980 |
| 90th percentile | $148,570 | $141,670 | $190,280 |
| Average | $120,440 | $117,300 | $141,280 |
| Jobs | 290 | 2,240 | 162,150 |
Memphis, TN ranks 48th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($223,640).
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- Nashville, TN: $129,050
- San Jose, CA: $223,640
- San Francisco, CA: $184,380
- New York, NY: $167,650
- Seattle, WA: $167,290
- Riverside, CA: $165,490
- San Diego, CA: $165,160
- Portland, OR: $163,810
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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.