Average Travel Occupational Therapist Salary

$2,116/week

The average salary for a Travel Occupational Therapist in Tennessee is $2,116 per week. This is 7% lower than the US average of $2,266.

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on 37 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Occupational Therapist salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages

$2,116/week

Tennessee

7% lower than the US average.

$2,266/week

United States

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Occupational Therapists?

Only Nashville, Tennessee reports pay data for Travel Occupational Therapists, averaging $2,093 per week. Nashville, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,315. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,116 per week — Nashville, Tennessee pays 1% less.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nashville, Tennessee$2,093$2,315
How does the pay for Travel Occupational Therapists in Tennessee compare to nearby states?

Oklahoma pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,296 per week, followed by Missouri ($2,224) and Louisiana ($2,191). Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,186. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,116 per week — Oklahoma pays 9% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oklahoma$2,296$2,950
Missouri$2,224$2,766
Louisiana$2,191$2,646
Illinois$2,188$3,186
Georgia$2,139$2,822
Kentucky$2,121$2,577
Arkansas$2,097$2,567
Mississippi$2,095$2,717
Alabama$2,060$2,523
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Occupational Therapist jobs in Tennessee?

Elite Medical Staffing and LanceSoft pay Travel Occupational Therapists the most, both averaging $2,400 per week, ahead of Cross Country Allied ($2,390). For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,116 per week — Elite Medical Staffing and LanceSoft pay 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Elite Medical Staffing$2,400$2,400
LanceSoft$2,400$2,400
Cross Country Allied$2,390$2,390
Trinity Staffing Group$2,366$2,366
The Good Life MedStaff$2,321$2,321
Zack Group$2,315$2,315
National Staffing Solutions-Therapy$2,301$2,301
Critical Connection, inc$2,278$2,278
Vibra Travels$2,266$2,266
OneStaff Medical$2,246$2,246

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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