How much does an occupational therapist make in Tennessee?
$97,700a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in Tennessee. That is $46.97 an hour or $8,142 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.97
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,520Median: $97,700Highest 10%: $119,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,520 | $32.94 | |
| 25th | $81,750 | $39.30 | |
| Median | $97,700 | $46.97 | |
| 75th | $107,300 | $51.56 | |
| 90th | $119,100 | $57.25 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Morristown, TN | $93,010 |
| Jackson, TN | $87,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapists.
| 27. Louisiana | $98,490 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $98,440 |
| 29. Idaho | $97,760 |
| 30. Tennessee | $97,700 |
| 31. Kentucky | $97,650 |
| 32. Missouri | $97,290 |
| 33. Utah | $97,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $46.97 ($97,700 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $97,700 against $100,300 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for occupational therapist pay?
Tennessee ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays occupational therapists the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $100,600 a year.
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.