How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Mississippi?
$61,650a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in Mississippi. That is $29.64 an hour or $5,138 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.64
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,920Median: $61,650Highest 10%: $78,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,920 | $24.96 | |
| 25th | $56,740 | $27.28 | |
| Median | $61,650 | $29.64 | |
| 75th | $72,280 | $34.75 | |
| 90th | $78,320 | $37.65 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $64,010 |
| Jackson, MS | $63,540 |
| Gulfport, MS | $61,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| 42. Ohio | $62,700 |
| 43. Tennessee | $62,420 |
| 44. Alabama | $62,250 |
| 45. Mississippi | $61,650 |
| 46. North Dakota | $60,970 |
| 47. West Virginia | $60,370 |
| 48. Wisconsin | $59,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $29.64 ($61,650 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $61,650 against $72,300 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
Mississippi ranks 45 of 50 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays occupational therapy assistants the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $64,010 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.