Allied Health Professional Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Allied Health Professional Salary
$45.68/hour
The average salary for an Allied Health Professional in Tennessee is $45.68 per hour. This is 16% lower than the US average of $53.15.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Allied Health Professional salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$45.68/hour
Tennessee
16% lower than the US average.
$53.15/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Allied Health Professionals?
Chattanooga, Tennessee pays Allied Health Professionals the most, averaging $66 per hour, followed by Nashville, Tennessee ($42) and Lebanon, Tennessee ($40). Chattanooga, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Allied Health Professionals is $46 per hour — Chattanooga, Tennessee pays 45% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, Tennessee | $66 | $100 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $42 | $61 |
| Lebanon, Tennessee | $40 | $43 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $39 | $44 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $37 | $43 |
| Germantown, Tennessee | $27 | $100 |
| Bartlett, Tennessee | $27 | $100 |
| Gallatin, Tennessee | $27 | $100 |
What type of Allied Health Professionals make the most money in Tennessee?
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist earns the most among Practicing specialties in Tennessee, averaging $74 per hour, followed by Pharmacist ($59) and Ultrasound Technologist ($43). RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Allied Health Professionals is $46 per hour — RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist earns 62% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist | $74 | $100 |
| Pharmacist | $59 | $78 |
| Ultrasound Technologist | $43 | $43 |
| CT Technologist | $33 | $34 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $32 | $33 |
How does the pay for Allied Health Professionals in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Ohio pays Allied Health Professionals the most, averaging $83 per hour, followed by Georgia ($65) and Kentucky ($58). Ohio also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Allied Health Professionals is $46 per hour — Ohio pays 82% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $83 | $100 |
| Georgia | $65 | $100 |
| Kentucky | $58 | $100 |
| North Carolina | $52 | $75 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $100 |
| South Carolina | $50 | $100 |
| Virginia | $50 | $59 |
| West Virginia | $24 | $100 |
| Alabama | $24 | $100 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Allied Health Professional jobs in Tennessee?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Allied Health Professionals the most, averaging $35 per hour, followed by Tenet Memphis ($22) and CoreCivic ($21). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $75. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Allied Health Professionals is $46 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 23% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $35 | $75 |
| Tenet Memphis | $22 | $34 |
| CoreCivic | $21 | $21 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Allied Health Professional Jobs
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland
- Dunlap, TN
$27-92/hour
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland
- Ridgeside, TN
$27-92/hour
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland
- Benton, TN
$27-92/hour
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland
- Soddy-Daisy, TN
$27-92/hour
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland
- Harrison, TN
$27-92/hour
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