Occupational Therapy Aide salary in Mississippi
What occupational therapy aides earn in Mississippi and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$24,300$11.68 per hour
vs U.S.−38%U.S. median $39,160
Middle half earn$21,770 – $28,820Top 10%: $30,780+
Jobs501.43× the U.S. concentration
Hospitals and jobs in Mississippi
Occupational Therapy Aide pay in similar states
Oklahoma · $34,670 Maryland · $33,310 Idaho · $32,590 South Carolina · $31,950 Louisiana · $28,560 Tennessee · $27,840
Other healthcare salaries in Mississippi
Registered Nurses · $77,090 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $23,860 Nursing Assistants · $31,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $50,220 Nurse Practitioners · $124,730 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,040 Medical Assistants · $35,360 Dental Assistants · $39,160 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $50,640 Pharmacists · $133,230 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $59,300 Psychiatric Aides · $30,510
Questions
How much does an occupational therapy aide make in Mississippi?
Occupational Therapy Aides in Mississippi earned a median of $24,300 a year ($11.68 an hour) in May 2025, 38% less than the national median of $39,160. The middle half earned $21,770 to $28,820.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.