Average Occupational Therapist Salary

$62.22/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Dickson, TN is $62.22 per hour. This is 12% higher than the US average of $54.68.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Occupational Therapist salaries in Dickson, TN compared to State and National Averages

$62.22/hour

Dickson, TN

12% higher than the US average.

$54.68/hour

United States

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Nashville, Tennessee

$71/hour

Bartlett, Tennessee

--/hour

Southaven, Mississippi

$61/hour

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

Chattanooga, Tennessee and Nashville, Tennessee pay Occupational Therapists the most, both averaging $71 per hour. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Therapists is $62 per hour — Chattanooga, Tennessee and Nashville, Tennessee pay 15% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Chattanooga, Tennessee$71$71
Nashville, Tennessee$71$71
What are the highest paying Agencies for Occupational Therapist jobs in Dickson?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Occupational Therapists, averaging $60 per hour. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Therapists is $62 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$60$60

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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