Occupational Therapist Salary in Mississippi (2026)

FAQ

How much does a Occupational Therapist make in Mississippi?

The median annual salary for a Occupational Therapist in Mississippi is $94,930, or about $45.64 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.

How does this compare to the national average?

The national median for Occupational Therapists is $101,555. Mississippi is -7% below the national median.

What is the entry-level salary for a Occupational Therapist in Mississippi?

Entry-level occupational therapists in Mississippi typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.

Is Mississippi a good state for occupational therapists?

With 1,340 occupational therapist jobs on record and a median salary of $94,930, Mississippi offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.

Where does Occupational Therapist pay rank in Mississippi?

By median annual wage, occupational therapists rank 70 of the 673 occupations reported in Mississippi — higher than 90% of them.

What do similar occupations pay in Mississippi?

Among occupations in the same job family, Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric at $544,130, General Internal Medicine Physicians at $325,610, Physicians, Pathologists at $261,570 — all figures are median annual wages for Mississippi.

Do these figures include taxes?

No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Mississippi levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 85.0 (100 = national average).