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How much does an occupational therapy aide make in Mississippi?

$24,300a year

Median yearly pay for occupational therapy aides in Mississippi. That is $11.68 an hour or $2,025 a month.

Hourly
$11.68
Vs. national median
-38%
Rank among states
27 of 27
Jobs in the state
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,770Median: $24,300Highest 10%: $30,780
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$21,770$10.47
25th$21,770$10.47
Median$24,300$11.68
75th$28,820$13.86
90th$30,780$14.80

Cities in Mississippi

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

No city data for this job.
Salaries for every job in Mississippi

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for occupational therapy aides.

24. South Carolina$31,950
25. Louisiana$28,560
26. Tennessee$27,840
27. Mississippi$24,300
Occupational Therapy Aide salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does an occupational therapy aide make an hour in Mississippi?

The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $11.68 ($24,300 a year).

Do occupational therapy aides make more in Mississippi than the national average?

No: $24,300 against $39,160 nationally, 38% less.

Where does Mississippi rank for occupational therapy aide pay?

Mississippi ranks 27 of 27 states.

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.