Physician Assistant Salary in Nashville, TN
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The median physician assistant in the Nashville area earns $129,050 a year ($62.04 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($135,880) and 9% above the Tennessee median ($118,240). Half of the 750 physician assistants there earn between $111,120 and $133,800.
| Annual pay | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $104,990 | $93,380 | $99,380 |
| 25th percentile | $111,120 | $102,690 | $120,670 |
| Median | $129,050 | $118,240 | $135,880 |
| 75th percentile | $133,800 | $132,500 | $163,980 |
| 90th percentile | $150,780 | $141,670 | $190,280 |
| Average | $124,670 | $117,300 | $141,280 |
| Jobs | 750 | 2,240 | 162,150 |
Nashville, TN ranks 38th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($223,640).
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- Memphis, TN: $121,900
- 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.