PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Occupational Therapist
Amedisys · Lebanon, TN
$52.50–$60.00/ hour
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Occupational Therapist jobs in Franklin, TN
The median occupational therapist pay in the Franklin area is $49.18 per hour ($102,280 a year), with the typical range running from $40.57 to $50.16. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Franklin and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Franklin. The free report below lists employers near Franklin and what they pay.
- $49.18median pay per hour, Nashville
- $41–$50typical range per hour
- 690occupational therapists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Occupational Therapist roles near Franklin
Roles in other cities of the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area.
Per diemPosted 7 days ago
Occupational Therapist
Amedisys · Murfreesboro, TN
$52.50–$60.00/ hour
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The metro median is 7% above the Tennessee statewide median of $46.17 per hour. Nationally the median is $47.28 per hour. BLS counts about 690 occupational therapists employed in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.64).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.57 | $78,150 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.57 | $84,390 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $49.18 | $102,280 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.16 | $104,330 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $58.24 | $121,140 | 23% above U.S. median |
How Franklin ranks
- 59th of 354 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 86th of 327 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Franklin
- Overall prices in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $49.18 median hour buys what $51.05 buys at the national price level, 8% 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.
Estimate your Franklin paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,770
- Per year: $88,524
- Per month: $7,377
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Franklin
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $130 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,512 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,656 |
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).
Hospitals in Franklin
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Franklin, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of occupational therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamson Medical Center Franklin, TN | Acute care | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Rolling Hills Psychiatric Hospital Franklin, TN | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Occupational Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill, TN | 12 mi | $49.18/hr | 59,398 |
| Nashville, TN | 18 mi | $49.18/hr | 704,963 |
| Clarksville, TN | 53 mi | $43.20/hr | 185,690 |
| Bowling Green, KY | 77 mi | $40.58/hr | 79,076 |
| Madison, AL | 83 mi | $44.81/hr | 64,029 |
| Huntsville, AL | 85 mi | $44.81/hr | 230,402 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Franklin
Franklin city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do occupational therapists make in Franklin, TN?
Occupational Therapists in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area have a median pay of $49.18 per hour, about $102,280 a year. The middle half earn between $40.57 and $50.16 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Franklin a good place for occupational therapists once cost of living is counted?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin ranks 86th of 327 metro areas for occupational therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 59th of 354 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in Franklin?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Franklin.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Franklin 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 Franklin?
The federal per diem benchmark in Franklin is $130 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,512 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place occupational therapists in Franklin?
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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
- Occupational TherapistPermanent$52.50–$60.00/ hour
- Occupational TherapistPermanent$48.75–$56.25/ hour
+ 3 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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