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How much does an occupational therapist make in Johnson City?

$94,940a year

Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in the Johnson City, TN metro area. That is $45.64 an hour or $7,912 a month.

Hourly
$45.64
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
241 of 365
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,120Median: $94,940Highest 10%: $116,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$59,120$28.42
25th$77,610$37.31
Median$94,940$45.64
75th$105,400$50.68
90th$116,500$56.00

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
Knoxville, TN$94,490
Jackson, TN$87,360
Occupational Therapist salary in Tennessee Occupational Therapist salary in all states

Related jobs in Johnson City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Physician$280,300
Dentist$182,700
Pharmacist$128,600
Veterinarian$122,600
Nurse Practitioner$102,400
Physician Assistant$100,100
Physical Therapist$96,660
Speech-Language Pathologist$82,050
Dental Hygienist$80,070
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$78,970
Salaries for every job in Johnson City, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Johnson City?

The median hourly pay in the Johnson City, TN metro area is $45.64 ($94,940 a year).

Do occupational therapists make more in Johnson City than the national average?

No: $94,940 against $100,300 nationally, 5% less.

How does Johnson City compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $97,700, so Johnson City pays 3% less.

Where does Johnson City rank for occupational therapist pay?

241 of 365 metro areas with data.

How much does an occupational therapist make starting out in Johnson City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $59,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $116,500 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.