Occupational Therapist Salary in Memphis, TN
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The median occupational therapist in the Memphis area earns $99,960 a year ($48.06 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($100,330) and 2% above the Tennessee median ($97,700). Half of the 420 occupational therapists there earn between $83,790 and $110,720.
| Annual pay | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,350 | $68,520 | $71,690 |
| 25th percentile | $83,790 | $81,750 | $82,510 |
| Median | $99,960 | $97,700 | $100,330 |
| 75th percentile | $110,720 | $107,250 | $116,670 |
| 90th percentile | $123,460 | $119,070 | $131,950 |
| Average | $98,130 | $95,080 | $101,280 |
| Jobs | 420 | 2,490 | 162,450 |
Memphis, TN ranks 32nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,870).
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- Nashville, TN: $100,630
- San Jose, CA: $136,870
- San Francisco, CA: $136,770
- Sacramento, CA: $122,780
- Austin, TX: $122,050
- Los Angeles, CA: $122,040
- San Diego, CA: $121,680
- Riverside, CA: $119,530
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.