DOL Median (Tennessee)
$62,280
vs National
-30.8%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$68,970
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,280
-30.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physician Assistants in Tennessee earns $62,280 in nominal terms, which is 30.8% below the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $68,970 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 |
|---|---|---|
| THE HINDS MEDICAL CLINIC PC | $80,000 | 1 |
| ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL | $62,280 | 3 |
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How much does a Physician Assistants make in Tennessee?
The median Physician Assistants salary in Tennessee is $62,280 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Physician Assistants?
A Physician Assistants in Tennessee earns 30.8% less than the national median of $90,000, or $68,970 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.