PermanentPosted 3 days ago
PHYSICAL THERAPIST - HOME HEALTH Full Time Days
East Tennessee Children's Hospital · Knoxville, TN
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Physical Therapist jobs in Knoxville, TN
Pay for physical therapists in the Knoxville area centers on $46.68 per hour, or about $97,080 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.30 and the upper quarter over $50.03. That ranks 247th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 180th of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Knoxville. The free report below lists employers near Knoxville and what they pay.
- $46.68median pay per hour, Knoxville
- $38–$50typical range per hour
- 560physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Physical Therapist pay in Knoxville, TN
The metro median is 4% below the Tennessee statewide median of $48.40 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 560 physical therapists employed in the Knoxville metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.82).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $36.08 | $75,050 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.30 | $79,660 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.68 | $97,080 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.03 | $104,060 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $57.23 | $119,040 | 18% above U.S. median |
How Knoxville ranks
- 247th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 180th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th 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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- Overall prices in Knoxville run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 17% below the U.S. average (index 82.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.68 median hour buys what $50.43 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Knoxville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,680
- Per year: $84,024
- Per month: $7,002
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Knoxville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Knoxville
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $119 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,351 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,563 |
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. 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 Knoxville as they open.
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Physical Therapist
Amedisys · Cookeville, TN
$94k–$109k/ year
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PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Physical Therapist Home Health
Amedisys · Lafollette, TN
$109k–$125k/ year
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Per diemPosted 28 days ago
Physical Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Chattanooga, TN
$53.00–$55.00/ hour
Hospitals in Knoxville
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Knoxville, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Health System, Inc Knoxville, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Knoxville, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Parkwest Medical Center Knoxville, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| East Tennessee Childrens Hospital Knoxville, TN | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| East Tennessee Behavioral Health Knoxville, TN | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Knoxville Center For Behavioral Medicine Knoxville, TN | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, TN | 75 mi | $50.12/hr | 50,232 |
| Asheville, NC | 83 mi | $47.50/hr | 94,992 |
| Kingsport, TN | 87 mi | $44.83/hr | 57,109 |
| Johnson City, TN | 91 mi | $46.51/hr | 73,635 |
| Chattanooga, TN | 96 mi | $47.43/hr | 191,496 |
| Greenville, SC | 119 mi | $48.36/hr | 74,371 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Knoxville, TN?
Physical Therapists in the Knoxville metro area have a median pay of $46.68 per hour, about $97,080 a year. The middle half earn between $38.30 and $50.03 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Knoxville a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Knoxville ranks 180th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 247th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do physical therapists work in Knoxville?
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Knoxville, led by University Health System, Inc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Knoxville is $119 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,351 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Knoxville?
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Your PT pay reportKnoxville, TN · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
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
- Physical TherapistPermanent$94k–$109k/ year
- Physical Therapist Home HealthPermanent$109k–$125k/ year
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