Physician Assistant Jobs in Tennessee
Across 96 live Physician Assistant listings in Tennessee, median advertised pay is $135K (75th percentile $145K), based on the 9 that state a salary; Tennessee ranks 39th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Fast Pace Health (29), Urgent Team Walk-in Urgent Care (12), Summit Medical Group (6).
96+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 5, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 9 roles pay ~$135k median with 6.6/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
9 jobs · 8 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
9 jobs · 8 employersHigher = better work-life balance
Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Fast Pace HealthAshland City, TN
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Physician Assistant Pay in Tennessee: Live Market and State Comparison
Live physician assistant listings in Tennessee today, then Tennessee against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 96
- Live median
- $135k
- 75th $145k · n=9
- 12-mo median
- $130k
- Pay rank
- #39 of 51
- Work-life
- 5.0/10 · #30
- 12-mo postings
- 461
Physician Assistant roles in Tennessee advertise $6k below the $136k median across the 51 states we can measure, where South Dakota leads at $175k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs TN | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (this page) | $130k | — | 5.0/10 | 461 |
| Kentuckyborders | $144k | +$14k | 4.5/10 | 109 |
| Arkansasborders | $140k | +$10k | 5.0/10 | 76 |
| Mississippiborders | $137k | +$6k | 4.7/10 | 114 |
| Alabamaborders | $132k | +$1k | 4.7/10 | 117 |
| North Carolinaborders | $131k | +$1k | 5.3/10 | 718 |
| Georgiaborders | $127k | −$4k | 4.6/10 | 684 |
| Missouriborders | $123k | −$7k | 5.4/10 | 318 |
“borders” = shares a border with Tennessee; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 5, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Fast Pace Health (29), Urgent Team Walk-in Urgent Care (12), Summit Medical Group (6)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 13% state a sign-on bonus · 0% offer loan repayment (of 96 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), BetterHelp (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About PA jobs in Tennessee.
How much do physician assistants earn in Tennessee?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physician assistants. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid physician assistant jobs available?
Yes — about 5% of current physician assistants listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which physician assistant jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every physician assistant role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring physician assistants in Tennessee right now?
Employers currently hiring for physician assistant roles include Fast Pace Health, Curana Health, Urgent Team Walk-in Urgent Care, Prisma Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many physician assistant jobs in Tennessee are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 96 physician assistants positions in Tennessee listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Physician Assistant Jobs in Tennessee
- Fast Pace Health29 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Urgent Team Walk-in Urgent Care12 open roles here · WLB 53/100
Summit Medical Group6 open roles here · WLB 73/100
Curana Health5 open roles here · WLB 65/100Baptist4 open roles here · WLB 62/100
Prisma Health4 open roles here · WLB 75/100
SynergenX Health Holdings3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Chestnut Health2 open roles here · WLB 75/100