DOL Median (Tennessee)
$70,824
vs National
+4.2%
National: $67,995BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$78,432
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,824
+4.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$67,995
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physical Therapists in Tennessee earns $70,824 in nominal terms, which is 4.2% above the national average of $67,995. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $78,432 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN TN PHYSICAL THERAPY & REHAB | $200,000 | 1 |
| INTREPID USA | $135,200 | 1 |
| MARTIN HOSPITAL CORPORATION | $114,004 | 1 |
| REHAB AMERICA, INC. | $112,320 | 3 |
| SPORTS PERFORMANCE LLC | $107,000 | 2 |
| EXTENDICARE OF WEST TENNESSEE | $93,330 | 1 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION (NHC)/OP, LP | $85,000 | 1 |
| MOS Therapy Staffing, LLC. | $85,000 | 9 |
| Stakeholder Payroll Services, LLC | $80,163 | 3 |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | $79,040 | 420 |
| ALANOVA & ASSOCIATES, LLC | $77,000 | 2 |
| Encore Rehabilitation Services | $75,920 | 210 |
| SIGNATURE RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. | $75,067 | 6 |
| WESTERN TENNESSEE PHYSICAL THERAPY & REHAB | $75,000 | 2 |
| COMPWHIZ INTERNATIONAL LLC | $73,798 | 2 |
| SISKIN HOSPITAL FOR PHYSICAL REHABILITATION | $73,414 | 2 |
| REHAB SOUTH, LLC | $72,800 | 1 |
| EVERGREEN REHABILITATION LLC | $72,800 | 20 |
| Universal Rehab Services, Inc. | $72,405 | 4 |
| METHODIST LEBONHEUR HEALTHCARE | $71,885 | 4 |
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How much does a Physical Therapists make in Tennessee?
The median Physical Therapists salary in Tennessee is $70,824 based on 79 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Physical Therapists?
A Physical Therapists in Tennessee earns 4.2% more than the national median of $67,995, or $78,432 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.