Occupational Therapy Aide salary in Tennessee
What occupational therapy aides earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$27,840$13.39 per hour
vs U.S.−29%U.S. median $39,160
Middle half earn$25,700 – $38,490Top 10%: $40,090+
Jobs400.45× the U.S. concentration
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Occupational Therapy Aide pay in similar states
Oklahoma · $34,670 Maryland · $33,310 Idaho · $32,590 South Carolina · $31,950 Louisiana · $28,560 Mississippi · $24,300
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 therapy aide make in Tennessee?
Occupational Therapy Aides in Tennessee earned a median of $27,840 a year ($13.39 an hour) in May 2025, 29% less than the national median of $39,160. The middle half earned $25,700 to $38,490.
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.