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Occupational Therapists average salary by city in Tennessee
- 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
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $98,130 | $99,960 | $83,790 | $77,864 | 92 |
| Nashville | $97,890 | $100,630 | $82,110 | $77,696 | 96 |
| Clarksville | $94,220 | $97,470 | $85,870 | $75,114 | 91 |
| Jackson | $93,970 | $87,360 | $82,350 | $74,938 | 86 |
| Kingsport | $91,640 | $96,790 | $75,710 | $73,299 | 86 |
| Morristown | $91,080 | $93,010 | $78,700 | $72,905 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $90,430 | $94,940 | $77,610 | $72,448 | 88 |
| Chattanooga | $90,070 | $95,960 | $79,210 | $72,194 | 91 |
| Knoxville | $89,970 | $94,490 | $77,170 | $72,124 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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