Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Tennessee
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Tennessee earn a median of $62,420 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,420
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($72,300)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,300
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,910; the top 10% earn over $78,950. Nationally the range is $51,490 to $89,780.
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- Occupational Therapy Aides$27,840 median in Tennessee
- Psychiatric Technicians$39,800 median in Tennessee
- Adapted Physical Education Specialists$63,300 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Physical Therapist Assistants$62,500 median in Tennessee
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistants$47,940 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Occupational Therapists$97,700 median in Tennessee
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Tennessee
How much do occupational therapy assistants make in Tennessee?
The median is $62,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,910 and the top 10% earn over $78,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for occupational therapy assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 50 (−14% vs. the national median of $72,300). Living costs are not included.