Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Tennessee | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $118,240 | $140,258 | -16% |
| Median hourly wage | $56.85 | $67.43 | -16% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $128,662.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Physician Assistant in Tennessee is $118,240, or about $56.85 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Physician Assistants is $140,258. Tennessee is -16% below the national median.
Entry-level physician assistants in Tennessee typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,240 physician assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $118,240, Tennessee offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.