How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Mississippi?
$61,770a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in Mississippi. That is $29.70 an hour or $5,148 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.70
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,720Median: $61,770Highest 10%: $78,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,720 | $24.87 | |
| 25th | $58,940 | $28.34 | |
| Median | $61,770 | $29.70 | |
| 75th | $71,560 | $34.40 | |
| 90th | $78,830 | $37.90 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jackson, MS | $62,100 |
| Gulfport, MS | $61,820 |
| Memphis, TN | $61,560 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $58,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist assistants.
| 39. Tennessee | $62,500 |
| 40. New Mexico | $62,280 |
| 41. Utah | $61,980 |
| 42. Mississippi | $61,770 |
| 43. Michigan | $61,670 |
| 44. Kentucky | $61,480 |
| 45. Alabama | $61,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $29.70 ($61,770 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $61,770 against $68,380 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
Mississippi ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays physical therapist assistants the most?
Jackson, MS, with a median of $62,100 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.