How much does an occupational therapist make in Mississippi?
$94,930a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in Mississippi. That is $45.64 an hour or $7,911 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.64
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,200Median: $94,930Highest 10%: $114,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,200 | $35.19 | |
| 25th | $79,430 | $38.19 | |
| Median | $94,930 | $45.64 | |
| 75th | $104,500 | $50.22 | |
| 90th | $114,000 | $54.78 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $99,960 |
| Jackson, MS | $98,340 |
| Gulfport, MS | $97,240 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $79,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapists.
| 34. Indiana | $97,020 |
| 35. New York | $96,390 |
| 36. West Virginia | $96,190 |
| 37. Mississippi | $94,930 |
| 38. Alabama | $94,050 |
| 39. Nebraska | $93,740 |
| 40. Vermont | $93,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $45.64 ($94,930 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $94,930 against $100,300 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for occupational therapist pay?
Mississippi ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays occupational therapists the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $99,960 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.