Physician Assistant Salary in Chattanooga, TN

How much does a Physician Assistant make in Chattanooga, TN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Physician Assistant in Chattanooga, TN is $112,047. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $103,148 to $123,620, with most professionals earning between $95,046 and $134,156.

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What is a Physician Assistant?

A Physician Assistant or physician associate (PA) is a health care practitioner who practices medicine in collaboration with or under the (indirect) supervision of a physician, depending on state laws (equivalent to a nurse practitioner). Physicians do not need to be on-site with PAs and collaboration or supervision often occurs via electronic means when consults are necessary. Their scope of practice varies by jurisdiction and healthcare setting. In the United States, PAs are nationally certified and state licensed to practice medicine at their level. PAs in the U.S. are trained with the â€...

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Orders or executes various tests, analyses, results, reports and diagnostic images to provide.

December 25, 2022

Provide administrative support to the Physics and Dosimetry teams, to include sorting and organizing patient chart information, entering data and information into databases, answering phones, filing and pulling patient charts, assisting with scheduling, etc.

January 01, 2023

Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.

February 18, 2023

Assists Physician in all aspects of patient care, including examining patients, compiling medical data, administering or ordering diagnostic tests, and interpreting test results, referring unusual findings to the supervising Physician.

March 19, 2023

Participate in weekly meetings to review and evaluate the care provided to patients, identify opportunities to improve the care delivered, and recommend corrective action when problems exist.

April 01, 2023

Prescribe medication, write orders, perform procedures and respond to emergency and/or immediate condition changes of acute patients.

April 01, 2023

Performs only those medical care services that are within the scope of the practice and proficiency of the supervising physician as prescribed in the physician assistant's protocol.

May 01, 2023

Reviews the medical record and helps determine how soon and where the patient should be seen.

May 12, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Physician Assistant in Chattanooga, TN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

103148

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112047

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

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124351

112604

What is the average salary for Physician Assistant in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Physician Assistant in Chattanooga, TN. The base salary for Physician Assistant ranges from $103,148 to $123,620 with the average base salary of $112,047. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $103,618 to $124,351 with the average total cash compensation of $112,604.

View Average Salary for Physician Assistant as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$112,047	$103,148 - $123,620
Bonus	$557	$470 - $731
Total Pay	$112,604	$103,618 - $124,351

* 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.

Physician Assistant Salary Near Chattanooga, TN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Huntsville, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,516 - $130,052	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Murfreesboro, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,002 - $125,842	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,899 - $128,114	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Madison, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,516 - $130,052	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,136 - $133,192	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,029 - $133,064	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN

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About Chattanooga, Tennessee

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.6 square miles (374.4 km2), of which 137.1 square miles (355.2 km2) are land and 7.4 square miles (19.2 km2), or 5.12%, are water. The most prominent natural features in and around Chattanooga are the Tennessee River and the surrounding mountains. The city is nestled between the southwestern Ridge-and-valley Appalachians and the foot of Walden's Ridge; the river separates the ridge from the western side of downtown. Several miles east, the city is bisected by Missionary Ridge. The Tennessee River is impounded by th...

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About Chattanooga, Tennessee According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.6 square miles (374.4 km2), of which 137.1 square miles (355.2 km2) are....More

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