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Physician Assistant Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$56.85 per hour · take-home ≈ $92,012/year ($7,668/month) for a single filer
Tennessee ranks 48th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 16% below the national average. Of the 2,240 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Tennessee, the typical worker earns $118,240 a year — though pay ranges from $93,380 for newcomers to $141,670 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $93,380 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $102,690 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $118,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $132,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $141,670 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,240 Physician Assistant jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Physician Assistant salary of $118,240 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $92,012 — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
| Gross (median) | $118,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,183 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,045 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $92,012 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,668 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Tennessee?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Tennessee is $118,240 per year ($56.85 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $102,690 and $132,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $118,240, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $92,012 per year ($7,668 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 2,240 Physician Assistant jobs in Tennessee in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Tennessee state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Tennessee.