Physical Therapists pay range in Clarksville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $124,110 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Clarksville earn between $81,910 and $109,300.
- $62K10th
- $82K25th
- $98KMedian
- $109K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,400 | $8,033 | $46.35 |
| Median | $97,810 | $8,151 | $47.02 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,910 | $6,826 | $39.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $109,300 | $9,108 | $52.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Clarksville vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Clarksville earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($98,260) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | $96,400 | $97,810 | $62,230 | $124,110 | 130 |
| Tennessee | $98,260 | $100,140 | $67,280 | $127,500 | 4,800 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapists salary after taxes in Clarksville
On the average salary of $96,400, a single filer in Clarksville takes home about $76,647 a year, or $6,387 a month and $2,948 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Clarksville, TN-KY metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $76,647 | $6,387 |
| Working in KY | $73,391 | $6,116 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Clarksville a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Clarksville area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $96,400 buys what about $105,996 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Clarksville ($44,860). A typical home costs $292,990, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Tennessee cities
Clarksville ranks 4th of 10 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($100,180).
- Nashville$100,180
- Memphis$97,990
- Kingsport$97,040
- Clarksville$96,400
- Chattanooga$96,070
- Morristown$95,180
- Jackson$94,850
- Johnson City$94,050
- Knoxville$92,960
- Cleveland$89,170
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Clarksville: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Clarksville?
$46.35 an hour on average, and $47.02 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Clarksville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,910, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Clarksville?
About $76,647 a year ($6,387 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,400. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do physical therapists earn more in Clarksville than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1123; area Clarksville, TN-KY (17300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.74, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.74).
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