Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Mississippi
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Mississippi earn a median of $61,650 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,650
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($72,300)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,920; the top 10% earn over $78,320. Nationally the range is $51,490 to $89,780.
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- Psychiatric Aides$30,510 median in Mississippi
- Occupational Therapy Aides$24,300 median in Mississippi
- Psychiatric Technicians$35,320 median in Mississippi
- Adapted Physical Education Specialists$46,700 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Physical Therapist Assistants$61,770 median in Mississippi
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistants$34,900 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Mississippi
How much do occupational therapy assistants make in Mississippi?
The median is $61,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,920 and the top 10% earn over $78,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for occupational therapy assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 50 (−15% vs. the national median of $72,300). Living costs are not included.