Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Tennessee
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Tennessee earn a median salary of $62,753 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.2% vs the national median of $68,340. An estimated 1,400 occupational therapy assistants are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $59,580 to $71,570 depending on location.
$62,753
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$71,570
Highest paying metro
$59,580
Lowest paying metro
1,400
Employed in Tennessee
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Occupational Therapy Assistants salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Tennessee | $71,570 | $60,790 | $75,310 | 40 |
| Nashville, TN | $64,090 | $60,660 | $75,730 | 340 |
| North Central Tennessee | $63,290 | $58,670 | $73,260 | 70 |
| Jackson, TN | $63,120 | $59,970 | $71,370 | 40 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $63,050 | $57,810 | $73,370 | 60 |
| East Tennessee | $62,750 | $61,410 | $72,040 | 50 |
| West Tennessee | $62,290 | $58,540 | $73,080 | 70 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $61,890 | $59,430 | $73,100 | 270 |
| Johnson City, TN | $61,780 | $58,980 | $70,880 | 40 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $59,950 | $56,510 | $64,970 | 50 |
| Knoxville, TN | $59,680 | $35,960 | $67,680 | 210 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $59,580 | $22,950 | $65,860 | 160 |