Average Occupational Therapy Assistant Salary

$58.52/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Tennessee is $58.52 per hour. This is 2% higher than the US average of $57.36.

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Occupational Therapy Assistant salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages

$58.52/hour

Tennessee

2% higher than the US average.

$57.36/hour

United States

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

Only Chattanooga, Tennessee reports pay data for Occupational Therapy Assistants, averaging $51 per hour. Chattanooga, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Therapists is $59 per hour — Chattanooga, Tennessee pays 13% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Chattanooga, Tennessee$51$71

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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