TN · Cleveland · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Cleveland, TN

The median physical therapist pay in the Cleveland area is $50.12 per hour ($104,250 a year), with the typical range running from $45.33 to $54.52. That ranks 63rd of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 22nd of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Cleveland. The free report below lists employers near Cleveland and what they pay.

More open Physical Therapist roles in Cleveland

2 more open roles from employers in Cleveland. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

Physical Therapist pay in Cleveland, TN

The metro median is 4% above the Tennessee statewide median of $48.40 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 50 physical therapists employed in the Cleveland metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.69).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.06$77,08024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$45.33$94,2907% below U.S. median
Median$50.12$104,2503% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$54.52$113,40012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$61.71$128,36027% above U.S. median

How Cleveland ranks

  • 63rd of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 22nd of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 10 Tennessee metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physical Therapists (SOC 29-1123), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Cleveland

  • Overall prices in Cleveland run 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 40% below the U.S. average (index 60.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $50.12 median hour buys what $56.90 buys at the national price level, 17% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Cleveland paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,804
  • Per year: $90,216
  • Per month: $7,518
  • Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Cleveland metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Cleveland

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel physical therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Physical Therapist roles in Tennessee

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Cleveland as they open.

PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Physical Therapist

Amedisys · Cookeville, TN

$94k–$109k/ year
  • Homecare Baylor
  • Req 57643
New this week
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Per diemPosted 28 days ago

Physical Therapist

CommonSpirit Health · Chattanooga, TN

$53.00–$55.00/ hour
  • PRN
  • Req 100782917072
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Hospitals in Cleveland

CMS lists 1 hospital in Cleveland, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Affiliate Of Vitruvian Health
Cleveland, TN
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Chattanooga, TN23 mi$47.43/hr191,496
Knoxville, TN75 mi$46.68/hr198,722
Alpharetta, GA84 mi$49.90/hr67,275
Roswell, GA84 mi$49.90/hr92,227
Marietta, GA87 mi$49.90/hr63,122
Johns Creek, GA88 mi$49.90/hr81,167

Physical Therapist jobs in Tennessee · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Tennessee

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Tennessee state guide

Other healthcare roles in Cleveland

Cleveland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Cleveland, TN?

Physical Therapists in the Cleveland metro area have a median pay of $50.12 per hour, about $104,250 a year. The middle half earn between $45.33 and $54.52 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Cleveland a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?

Cleveland ranks 22nd of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 63rd of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.

Where do physical therapists work in Cleveland?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Cleveland, led by Affiliate Of Vitruvian Health. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Cleveland as a physical therapist?

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Cleveland?

The federal per diem benchmark in Cleveland is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Cleveland?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • AmedisysCookeville, TN · 2 postings$52.50/ hr$45–$60
  • Universal Rehab Services, Inc.Columbia, TN · 2 wage offers$43.27/ hr$41–$46
  • Management Health Systems, LLCAthens, TN · 1 wage offer$41.54/ hr$42–$42
  • Universal Rehab Services, Inc.Nashville, TN · 1 wage offer$40.87/ hr$41–$41

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$45Median$54.00High$60

3 PT postings with published pay in Tennessee, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 PT roles

  1. Physical TherapistPermanent
    $94k–$109k/ year
    Amedisys · Cookeville, TN · posted 7 days ago
  2. Physical Therapist Home HealthPermanent
    $109k–$125k/ year
    Amedisys · Lafollette, TN · posted 15 days ago

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