Salary · Metro area · SOC 29-1122
Occupational Therapist (OT) salary in Jackson, TN, per year and per hour
BLS data for May 2025 for the Jackson, TN metropolitan statistical area.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, released May 15, 2026. Publisher page
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The median pay for occupational therapists in Jackson, TN was $87,360 a year, or $42.00 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). The middle 80% earned $80,740 to $116,930. About 80 were employed.
Annual pay: Jackson vs Tennessee vs the US
| Measure | This metro | Tennessee | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $87,360 | $97,700 | $100,330 |
| Mean (average) | $93,970 | $95,080 | $101,280 |
| 10th percentile | $80,740 | $68,520 | $71,690 |
| 25th percentile | $82,350 | $81,750 | $82,510 |
| 75th percentile | $107,530 | $107,250 | $116,670 |
| 90th percentile | $116,930 | $119,070 | $131,950 |
| Measure | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $42.00 |
| Mean (average) | $45.18 |
| 10th percentile | $38.82 |
| 25th percentile | $39.59 |
| 75th percentile | $51.70 |
| 90th percentile | $56.22 |
Employment: 80. 0.911 per 1,000 jobs in the area. Location quotient 0.87.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page
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Questions
How much does an OT make per hour in Jackson, TN?
The median hourly wage was $42.00 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $38.82 and the 90th was $56.22.
What is the average OT salary in Jackson, TN?
BLS reports a mean (average) of $93,970 a year and a median of $87,360 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.
Do occupational therapists in Jackson, TN earn more than the Tennessee median?
The Jackson, TN median of $87,360 is 11% lower than the Tennessee median of $97,700 (BLS, May 2025).
Where do these numbers come from?
The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025 estimates, SOC 29-1122. Figures BLS did not publish are left out.