Occupational Therapists pay range in Nashville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $121,840 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Nashville earn between $82,110 and $107,250.
- $71K10th
- $82K25th
- $101KMedian
- $107K75th
- $122K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $97,890 | $8,158 | $47.06 |
| Median | $100,630 | $8,386 | $48.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,110 | $6,842 | $39.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $107,250 | $8,938 | $51.56 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Nashville vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Nashville earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($95,080) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $97,890 | $100,630 | $70,590 | $121,840 | 710 |
| Tennessee | $95,080 | $97,700 | $68,520 | $119,070 | 2,490 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Nashville
On the average salary of $97,890, a single filer in Nashville takes home about $77,696 a year, or $6,475 a month and $2,988 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Nashville a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Nashville area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.3), so the average $97,890 buys what about $101,611 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Nashville ($50,390). A typical home costs $455,958, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Tennessee cities
Nashville ranks 2nd of 9 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Memphis pays the most ($98,130).
- Memphis$98,130
- Nashville$97,890
- Clarksville$94,220
- Jackson$93,970
- Kingsport$91,640
- Morristown$91,080
- Johnson City$90,430
- Chattanooga$90,070
- Knoxville$89,970
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Nashville: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Nashville?
$47.06 an hour on average, and $48.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Nashville?
About $77,696 a year ($6,475 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $97,890. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Nashville than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1122; area Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN (34980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.62, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.62).
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