How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Tennessee?
$62,420a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in Tennessee. That is $30.01 an hour or $5,202 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.01
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,910Median: $62,420Highest 10%: $78,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,910 | $11.50 | |
| 25th | $58,470 | $28.11 | |
| Median | $62,420 | $30.01 | |
| 75th | $74,000 | $35.58 | |
| 90th | $78,950 | $37.96 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $65,380 |
| Johnson City, TN | $64,810 |
| Kingsport, TN | $64,040 |
| Memphis, TN | $64,010 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $61,360 |
| Clarksville, TN | $60,520 |
| Knoxville, TN | $59,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| 40. Nebraska | $63,180 |
| 41. Wyoming | $62,750 |
| 42. Ohio | $62,700 |
| 43. Tennessee | $62,420 |
| 44. Alabama | $62,250 |
| 45. Mississippi | $61,650 |
| 46. North Dakota | $60,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $30.01 ($62,420 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $62,420 against $72,300 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
Tennessee ranks 43 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays occupational therapy assistants the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $65,380 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.