How much does an occupational therapist make in Jackson?
$87,360a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Jackson, TN metro area. That is $42.00 an hour or $7,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.00
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 300 of 365
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,740Median: $87,360Highest 10%: $116,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,740 | $38.82 | |
| 25th | $82,350 | $39.59 | |
| Median | $87,360 | $42.00 | |
| 75th | $107,500 | $51.70 | |
| 90th | $116,900 | $56.22 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists.
| Nashville, TN | $100,600 |
| Memphis, TN | $99,960 |
| Clarksville, TN | $97,470 |
| Kingsport, TN | $96,790 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $95,960 |
| Johnson City, TN | $94,940 |
| Knoxville, TN | $94,490 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $412,500 |
| Physician | $245,900 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $191,000 |
| Pharmacist | $140,500 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $108,300 |
| Physician Assistant | $104,600 |
| Physical Therapist | $96,610 |
| Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Worker | $82,800 |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,750 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $82,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, TN metro area is $42.00 ($87,360 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $87,360 against $100,300 nationally, 13% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $97,700, so Jackson pays 11% less.
Where does Jackson rank for occupational therapist pay?
300 of 365 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $116,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.