Occupational Therapist salary in Tennessee
What occupational therapists earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$97,700$46.97 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$81,750 – $107,250Top 10%: $119,070+
Jobs2,4900.73× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $100,630 | $48.38 | 710 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $99,960 | $48.06 | 420 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $95,960 | $46.14 | 290 |
| Knoxville, TN | $94,490 | $45.43 | 290 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $97,390 | $46.82 | 130 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $96,790 | $46.53 | 120 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $103,210 | $49.62 | 100 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $97,470 | $46.86 | 90 |
| Johnson City, TN | $94,940 | $45.64 | 90 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $96,810 | $46.54 | 90 |
| Jackson, TN | $87,360 | $42.00 | 80 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $106,950 | $51.42 | 80 |
| Morristown, TN | $93,010 | $44.72 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $98,440 Idaho · $97,760 Kentucky · $97,650 Missouri · $97,290 Utah · $97,150 Indiana · $97,020
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in Tennessee?
Occupational Therapists in Tennessee earned a median of $97,700 a year ($46.97 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $81,750 to $107,250.
Where in Tennessee do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $100,630.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.