Occupational Therapists Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Occupational Therapists in Tennessee earn a median salary of $93,230 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.2% vs the national median of $98,340. An estimated 2,600 occupational therapists are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $81,200 to $102,610 depending on location.
$93,230
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$102,610
Highest paying metro
$81,200
Lowest paying metro
2,600
Employed in Tennessee
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Occupational Therapists salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee | $102,610 | $81,640 | $107,730 | 90 |
| Nashville, TN | $102,280 | $84,390 | $104,330 | 690 |
| North Central Tennessee | $101,030 | $83,330 | $106,280 | 110 |
| South Central Tennessee | $98,520 | $80,890 | $104,280 | 80 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $98,500 | $81,390 | $107,450 | 500 |
| Morristown, TN | $95,820 | $79,700 | $102,400 | 40 |
| Cleveland, TN | $95,120 | $83,130 | $105,360 | 30 |
| West Tennessee | $93,600 | $83,020 | $104,760 | 80 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $91,410 | $77,970 | $107,060 | 100 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $89,860 | $82,780 | $101,440 | 110 |
| Johnson City, TN | $88,950 | $71,170 | $103,200 | 90 |
| Knoxville, TN | $84,390 | $70,040 | $103,340 | 310 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $81,930 | $76,510 | $98,900 | 290 |
| Jackson, TN | $81,200 | $79,530 | $104,000 | 80 |