Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Tennessee
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Tennessee make a median of $62,060 a year, or about $29.84 an hour. The range runs from $24K at the entry level to $77K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Tennessee. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $62K get you in Tennessee?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Tennessee
Entry-level occupational therapy assistants (10th percentile) start around $24K. Mid-career wages sit at $62K. Top earners bring in $77K or more, a $54K spread from bottom to top.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary by metro in Tennessee
8 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $64K | +3% | 340 |
| Jackson | $63K | +2% | 40 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $63K | +2% | 60 |
| Memphis | $62K | -0% | 270 |
| Johnson City | $62K | -0% | 40 |
| Clarksville | $60K | -3% | 50 |
| Knoxville | $60K | -4% | 210 |
| Chattanooga | $60K | -4% | 160 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make in Tennessee?
The median is $62,060 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,600, and experienced occupational therapy assistants can clear $77,290. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $62K enough to live in Tennessee?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,325/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,215/month, which eats 28.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a occupational therapy assistants salary go in Tennessee?
Tennessee has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median occupational therapy assistants salary is worth about $69,125 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do occupational therapy assistants get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.