TN · Collierville · Updated October 15, 2026

Physician Assistant jobs in Collierville, TN

Pay for physician assistants in the Collierville area centers on $59.74 per hour, or about $124,260 a year. The lower quarter earns under $48.78 and the upper quarter over $63.88. That ranks 234th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 167th of 301 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 15 hospitals in the Collierville metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Collierville.

Physician Assistant pay in Collierville, TN

The metro median is 9% above the Tennessee statewide median of $54.80 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 330 physician assistants employed in the Memphis metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.53).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$44.23$92,00031% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$48.78$101,46024% below U.S. median
Median$59.74$124,2607% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$63.88$132,870in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$66.24$137,7803% above U.S. median

How Collierville ranks

  • 234th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 167th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 9 Tennessee metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physician Assistants (SOC 29-1071), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Collierville

  • Overall prices in Memphis run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $59.74 median hour buys what $64.81 buys at the national price level, 1% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$2,151
  • Per year: $107,532
  • Per month: $8,961
  • Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Collierville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$129
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,421
13-week assignment$18,473

Travel physician assistant 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 Physician Assistant roles in Tennessee

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Hospitals in the Memphis area

CMS lists 15 hospitals in the Memphis area, 1 of the 8 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital
Olive Branch, MS
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis, TN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
Southaven, MS
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Memphis Va Medical Center
Memphis, TN
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis
Memphis, TN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Regional One Health
Memphis, TN
Acute careGovernment and federal1 of 5Yes
Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center
Bartlett, TN
Acute careFor-profit1 of 5Yes
St Francis Hospital
Memphis, TN
Acute careFor-profit1 of 5Yes
Delta Specialty Hospital
Memphis, TN
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedYes
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Shelby County

HRSA lists 10 active primary care shortage designations that include Shelby County (6 population-group, 4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Physician Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Bartlett, TN15 mi$59.74/hr56,708
Memphis, TN16 mi$59.74/hr610,919
Jackson, TN64 mi$48.58/hr69,303
Jonesboro, AR77 mi$49.78/hr82,384
North Little Rock, AR145 mi$20.32/hr64,498
Little Rock, AR152 mi$20.32/hr204,774

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License and tax basics in Tennessee

Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. 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 Collierville

Collierville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physician assistants make in Collierville, TN?

Physician Assistants in the Memphis metro area have a median pay of $59.74 per hour, about $124,260 a year. The middle half earn between $48.78 and $63.88 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Collierville a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?

Memphis ranks 167th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 234th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do physician assistants work in Collierville?

CMS lists 15 hospitals in the Memphis area, led by Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Collierville as a physician assistant?

Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. 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.

Is Collierville in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 10 active primary care shortage designations that include Shelby County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Collierville is $129 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,421 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • UT Medical Group, Inc.Memphis, TN · 1 wage offer$57.52/ hr$58–$58
  • BrightSpring Health ServicesGreeneville, TN · 2 postings$46.39/ hr$32–$58
  • Stanford Children's HealthPalo Alto, CA · 4 postings$104.30/ hr$94–$115
  • Valley Children's HealthcareMadera, CA · 3 postings$103.69/ hr$75–$123

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Low$49Median$70.67High$89

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3Open now: 2 PA roles

  1. Nurse Practitioner - Physician AssistantPermanent
    $66k–$100k/ year
    BrightSpring Health Services · Greeneville, TN · posted 3 days ago
  2. Nurse Practitioner - Physician AssistantPermanent
    $100k–$120k/ year
    BrightSpring Health Services · Nashville, TN · posted 6 days ago

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