Occupational Therapists Salary in Mississippi
Occupational Therapists in Mississippi earn a median of $94,930 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $94,930
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($100,330)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,340
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,200; the top 10% earn over $113,950. Nationally the range is $71,690 to $131,950.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Physical Therapists$99,990 median in Mississippi
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$75,060 median in Mississippi
- Recreational Therapists$39,560 median in Mississippi
- Midwives$37,920 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Speech-Language Pathologists$78,130 median in Mississippi
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians$228,130 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
Occupational Therapists pay in Mississippi
How much do occupational therapists make in Mississippi?
The median is $94,930 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,200 and the top 10% earn over $113,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for occupational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $100,330). Living costs are not included.