Average Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Salary

$1,500/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in Tennessee is $1,500 per week. This is 5% lower than the US average of $1,568.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 39 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages

$1,500/week

Tennessee

5% lower than the US average.

$1,568/week

United States

Average Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Weekly Pay Over Time
How does the pay for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants in Tennessee compare to nearby states?

Kentucky pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $1,638 per week, followed by West Virginia ($1,627) and Georgia ($1,588). Pennsylvania has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,325. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,500 per week — Kentucky pays 9% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kentucky$1,638$2,203
West Virginia$1,627$1,980
Georgia$1,588$2,065
Ohio$1,562$1,989
North Carolina$1,561$2,046
Virginia$1,559$2,175
South Carolina$1,542$1,960
Alabama$1,505$2,180
Pennsylvania$1,496$2,325
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in Tennessee?

Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $1,803 per week, followed by Towne U.S. LLC ($1,757) and Synergy Medical Staffing ($1,737). Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,016. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,500 per week — Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing pays 20% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing$1,803$2,016
Towne U.S. LLC$1,757$1,770
Synergy Medical Staffing$1,737$1,737
Critical Connection, inc$1,648$1,648
AMN Healthcare Allied$1,634$1,785
SkyBridge Healthcare Therapy$1,600$1,600
FullShift Staffing, LLC$1,580$1,580
Medical Solutions Allied$1,530$1,729
Medlivo Therapy$1,515$1,560
Skyline Med Staff Therapy$1,510$1,510

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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