TN · Bartlett · Updated October 15, 2026

Occupational Therapist jobs in Bartlett, 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.

Occupational Therapist pay in Bartlett, TN

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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$35.95$74,78024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.13$81,39017% below U.S. median
Median$47.36$98,500in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$51.66$107,4509% above U.S. median
Top 10%$56.44$117,40019% above U.S. median

How Bartlett ranks

  • 111th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 77th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 10 Tennessee metro areas

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.

What your pay buys in Bartlett

  • Overall prices in Memphis run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $47.36 median hour buys what $51.38 buys at the national price level, 9% above the national median.

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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Estimated weekly gross$1,705
  • Per year: $85,248
  • Per month: $7,104
  • Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Memphis metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Bartlett

ItemFederal 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).

Open Occupational Therapist roles in Tennessee

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Bartlett as they open.

PermanentPosted 3 days ago

Occupational Therapist

Amedisys · Lebanon, TN

$52.50–$60.00/ hour
  • Homecare Part-Time Benefits Eligible
  • Req 57596
New this week
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago

Occupational Therapist

Amedisys · Harrogate, TN

$48.75–$56.25/ hour
  • Homecare Part-Time
  • Req 57734
New this week
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Per diemPosted 7 days ago

Occupational Therapist

Amedisys · Murfreesboro, TN

$52.50–$60.00/ hour
  • Homecare PRN
  • Req 57642
New this week
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Occupational Therapist

Amedisys · Cookeville, TN

$90k–$101k/ year
  • Homecare Full-Time
  • Req 57646
New this week
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Hospitals in Bartlett

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.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center
Bartlett, TN
Acute careFor-profit1 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Occupational Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Memphis, TN12 mi$47.36/hr610,919
Collierville, TN15 mi$47.36/hr51,951
Jackson, TN63 mi$39.04/hr69,303
Jonesboro, AR63 mi$50.23/hr82,384
North Little Rock, AR140 mi$47.35/hr64,498
Little Rock, AR148 mi$47.35/hr204,774

Occupational Therapist jobs in Tennessee · Occupational Therapist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Tennessee

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.

Tennessee state guide

Other healthcare roles in Bartlett

Bartlett city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do occupational therapists make in Bartlett, TN?

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).

Is Bartlett a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?

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.

Where do occupational therapists work in Bartlett?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Bartlett, led by Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Bartlett as an occupational therapist?

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.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Bartlett?

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.

Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Bartlett?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • AmedisysHarrogate, TN · 4 postings$54.38/ hr$44–$60
  • AmedisysVenice, FL · 5 postings$78.48/ hr$52–$89
  • Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 4 postings$67.73/ hr$54–$83
  • CommonSpirit HealthNORTHRIDGE, CA · 9 postings$64.73/ hr$48–$81

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2What they are offering now

Low$38Median$52.50High$60

5 OT postings with published pay in Tennessee, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 OT roles

  1. Occupational TherapistPermanent
    $52.50–$60.00/ hour
    Amedisys · Lebanon, TN · posted 3 days ago
  2. Occupational TherapistPermanent
    $48.75–$56.25/ hour
    Amedisys · Harrogate, TN · posted 3 days ago

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