Occupational Therapist
Amedisys · Lebanon, TN
Occupational Therapists in the Bartlett area earn a median of $47.36 per hour, about $98,500 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.13 and $51.66. That ranks 111th of 354 U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay, and 77th of 327 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Bartlett. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bartlett.
The metro median is 3% above the Tennessee statewide median of $46.17 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 500 occupational therapists employed in the Memphis metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.82).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.95 | $74,780 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.13 | $81,390 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.36 | $98,500 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $51.66 | $107,450 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $56.44 | $117,400 | 19% above U.S. median |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Occupational Therapists (SOC 29-1122), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $129 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,421 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,473 |
Travel occupational therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
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CMS lists 1 hospital in Bartlett, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center Bartlett, TN | Acute care | For-profit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 12 mi | $47.36/hr | 610,919 |
| Collierville, TN | 15 mi | $47.36/hr | 51,951 |
| Jackson, TN | 63 mi | $39.04/hr | 69,303 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 63 mi | $50.23/hr | 82,384 |
| North Little Rock, AR | 140 mi | $47.35/hr | 64,498 |
| Little Rock, AR | 148 mi | $47.35/hr | 204,774 |
Occupational Therapist jobs in Tennessee · Occupational Therapist jobs nationwide
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Bartlett city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Occupational Therapists in the Memphis metro area have a median pay of $47.36 per hour, about $98,500 a year. The middle half earn between $39.13 and $51.66 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Memphis ranks 77th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 111th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
CMS lists 1 hospital in Bartlett, led by Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
The federal per diem benchmark in Bartlett is $129 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,421 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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