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How much do occupational therapists make in Mississippi?

What occupational therapists earn in Mississippi and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country (May 2025 BLS data).

May 2025#36 of 50 states
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Median pay in Mississippi
$94,930

a year, or $45.64 an hour. That is 5% less than the national median of $100,330.

The middle half of occupational therapists in Mississippi earn $79,430 to $104,460.

Pay range in Mississippi
Bottom 10% earn under
$73,200
25th percentile
$79,430
Median
$94,930
75th percentile
$104,460
Top 10% earn over
$113,950
Rank among states
#36 of 50

Mississippi pays occupational therapists more than 14 of the other 49 states. Highest: California ($124,510).

Jobs in Mississippi
1,340

1.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the state, 1.10× the U.S. concentration.

Occupational Therapist pay in Mississippi cities

Metro and rural (nonmetropolitan) areas as BLS defines them, including metro areas that cross into neighboring states.. Click a column to sort.

AreaPay a yearHourlyJobs
Memphis, TN-MS-AR $99,960 $48.06 420
Jackson, MS $98,340 $47.28 400
Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $96,930 $46.60 240
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $97,240 $46.75 200
Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $92,130 $44.29 130
Hattiesburg, MS $79,590 $38.27 80
West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $99,050 $47.62 80
Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $90,600 $43.56 80
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States with similar occupational therapist pay

New York $96,390 median a year · +2% vs Mississippi West Virginia $96,190 median a year · +1% vs Mississippi Alabama $94,050 median a year · −1% vs Mississippi Nebraska $93,740 median a year · −1% vs Mississippi Vermont $93,340 median a year · −2% vs Mississippi Minnesota $93,050 median a year · −2% vs Mississippi

Other healthcare salaries in Mississippi

Registered Nurses $77,090 median a year · 29,060 jobs Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,860 median a year · 21,800 jobs Nursing Assistants $31,520 median a year · 14,200 jobs Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,220 median a year · 9,850 jobs Nurse Practitioners $124,730 median a year · 4,690 jobs Pharmacy Technicians $39,040 median a year · 4,040 jobs Medical Assistants $35,360 median a year · 3,340 jobs Dental Assistants $39,160 median a year · 3,080 jobs Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,640 median a year · 3,070 jobs Pharmacists $133,230 median a year · 3,050 jobs Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $59,300 median a year · 2,510 jobs Psychiatric Aides $30,510 median a year · 2,490 jobs
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Questions about occupational therapist pay in Mississippi

How much does an occupational therapist make in Mississippi?

Occupational Therapists in Mississippi earned a median of $94,930 a year ($45.64 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $79,430 to $104,460.

Where in Mississippi do occupational therapists earn the most?

Among areas in Mississippi, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $99,960.

How does Mississippi rank for occupational therapist pay?

Mississippi ranks #36 of 50 states for occupational therapists pay. California pays the most, at $124,510 a year. Pay figures don't account for differences in cost of living.

How many occupational therapists work in Mississippi?

About 1,340 people worked as occupational therapists in Mississippi in May 2025, or 1.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the state.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Median pay is the middle wage; where BLS publishes no median, the average (mean) is shown, marked "(avg)". Values marked "+" are above the most BLS reports exactly. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.