salary$121,900 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$94,700per year
Top pay (top 10%)$148,570per year
Jobs in the area290people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Memphis?
Cheap. Rent of $1,399 a month takes 13.8% 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 Memphis, TN?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area is $121,900 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $94,700 and $148,570.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Memphis?
Typical rent of $1,399 a month takes 13.8% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area.