salary$107,980 a year$52 an hour · median pay in the Knoxville, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$91,640per year
Top pay (top 10%)$141,670per year
Jobs in the area240people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Knoxville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,544 a month takes 17.2% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Knoxville, TN?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Knoxville, TN area is $107,980 a year ($52 an hour). Most earn between $91,640 and $141,670.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Knoxville?
Typical rent of $1,544 a month takes 17.2% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Knoxville, TN metro area.