Occupational Therapists Salary in Tennessee
Occupational Therapists in Tennessee earn a median of $97,700 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $97,700
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($100,330)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,490
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,520; the top 10% earn over $119,070. Nationally the range is $71,690 to $131,950.
States ranked near Tennessee
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Occupational Therapists pay in Tennessee
How much do occupational therapists make in Tennessee?
The median is $97,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,520 and the top 10% earn over $119,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for occupational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $100,330). Living costs are not included.