Patient Transportation Salary in Knoxville, TN

How much does a Patient Transportation make in Knoxville, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Patient Transportation in Knoxville, TN is $30,857. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $24,664 to a high of $39,708, with most professionals earning between $27,616 and $35,490.

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What is a Patient Transportation?

Patient Transportation involves safely and efficiently transporting patients to and from medical facilities, such as hospitals, clinics, and doctor's offices. This may include transporting patients in wheelchairs, stretchers, or ambulances, and ensuring their comfort and safety during the journey. Patient transporters must also be able to communicate effectively with patients and medical staff, and may be responsible for maintaining and cleaning the vehicles used for transportation. Additionally, they may need to assist patients in and out of vehicles and provide basic medical assistance if needed. Overall, Patient Transportation requires a compassionate and attentive approach to ensure the well-being of the patients being transported.

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What does a Patient Transportation do?

Common responsibilities of a Patient Transportation

Safely transport patients to and from medical facilities, such as hospitals, clinics, and doctor's offices.

September 14, 2023

Communicate effectively with patients and their families to provide reassurance and address any concerns.

September 22, 2023

Report any issues or concerns with patients' conditions or transportation equipment to the appropriate medical staff.

September 24, 2023

Maintain a clean and organized vehicle to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients.

September 25, 2023

Document patient transportation activities and maintain accurate records of trips and patient information.

September 27, 2023

Assist patients in and out of vehicles and ensure they are comfortable during transportation.

September 30, 2023

Follow established protocols for transporting patients with specific medical needs, such as those in wheelchairs or on stretchers.

October 06, 2023

Collaborate with medical staff and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of patients.

October 10, 2023

Provide basic first aid and emergency assistance if needed during transportation.

October 11, 2023

Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations while driving patients to their destinations.

October 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Patient Transportation in Knoxville, TN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

27616

35490

30857

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

27691

35503

30953

What is the average salary for Patient Transportation in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Patient Transportation in Knoxville, TN. The base salary for Patient Transportation ranges from $27,616 to $35,490 with the average base salary of $30,857. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $27,691 to $35,503 with the average total cash compensation of $30,953.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$30,857	$27,616 - $35,490
Bonus	$95	$75 - $13
Total Pay	$30,953	$27,691 - $35,503

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Patient Transportation Salary Near Knoxville, TN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Asheville, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $27,667 - $35,556	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Johnson City, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $26,376 - $33,896	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Kingsport, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $26,475 - $34,024	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Chattanooga, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $27,303 - $35,088	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Greenville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $27,853 - $35,795	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $27,613 - $35,486	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN

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About Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a population of 178,874 as of the 2010 census, making it the state's third largest city after Nashville and Memphis. Knoxville is the principal city of the Knoxville Metropolitan Statistical Area, which, in 2016, was 868,546, up 0.9 percent, or 7,377 people, from to 2015. The KMSA is, in turn, the central component of the Knoxville-Sevierville-La Follette Combined Statistical Area, which, in 2013, had a population of 1,096,961. First settled in 178...

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