Occupational Therapists pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $116,930 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Jackson earn between $82,350 and $107,530.
- $81K10th
- $82K25th
- $87KMedian
- $108K75th
- $117K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $93,970 | $7,831 | $45.18 |
| Median | $87,360 | $7,280 | $42.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,350 | $6,862 | $39.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $107,530 | $8,961 | $51.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Jackson vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Jackson earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($95,080) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $93,970 | $87,360 | $80,740 | $116,930 | 80 |
| 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 Jackson
On the average salary of $93,970, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $74,938 a year, or $6,245 a month and $2,882 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Jackson a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.5), so the average $93,970 buys what about $109,878 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($44,790). A typical home costs $208,153, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Tennessee cities
Jackson ranks 4th 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 Jackson: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Jackson?
$45.18 an hour on average, and $42.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Jackson?
About $74,938 a year ($6,245 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $93,970. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Jackson, TN (27180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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 0.87, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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