How much does an occupational therapy aide make in Tennessee?
$27,840a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy aides in Tennessee. That is $13.38 an hour or $2,320 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.38
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,700Median: $27,840Highest 10%: $40,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,700 | $12.36 | |
| 25th | $25,700 | $12.36 | |
| Median | $27,840 | $13.38 | |
| 75th | $38,490 | $18.50 | |
| 90th | $40,090 | $19.27 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapy aides.
| 23. Idaho | $32,590 |
| 24. South Carolina | $31,950 |
| 25. Louisiana | $28,560 |
| 26. Tennessee | $27,840 |
| 27. Mississippi | $24,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy aide make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $13.38 ($27,840 a year).
Do occupational therapy aides make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $27,840 against $39,160 nationally, 29% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for occupational therapy aide pay?
Tennessee ranks 26 of 27 states.
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.