Recreational Therapists Salary in Mississippi
Recreational Therapists in Mississippi earn a median of $39,560 a year, −36% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,560
- vs. U.S. median
- −36% ($61,960)
- Rank among states
- 48 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,570; the top 10% earn over $65,170. Nationally the range is $40,990 to $100,420.
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Recreational Therapists pay in Mississippi
How much do recreational therapists make in Mississippi?
The median is $39,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,570 and the top 10% earn over $65,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for recreational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 48 of 48 (−36% vs. the national median of $61,960). Living costs are not included.