- Open jobs
- 2
- Agencies hiring
- 2
- Median pay in listings
- $32.82/hour
- Median wage in Tennessee (BLS)
- $30.01/hour
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - General
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant(COTA) / Travel / Rehabilitation
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in Tennessee
The median wage for Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in Tennessee is $30.01 per hour ($62,421 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $32.82/hour. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from Tennessee; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in Tennessee
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| MAS Medical Staffing | 1 | — |
| AHS Staffing | 1 | $32.82/hr |
Cities with the most Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs
Tiptonville (2)
FAQ
How much does a Occupational Therapy Assistant make in Tennessee?
The median wage for Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in Tennessee is $30.01 per hour (about $62,421 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $32.82 per hour.
How many Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs are open in Tennessee?
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs from 2 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from Tennessee; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.