Occupational Therapists pay range in Hattiesburg
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $107,120 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Hattiesburg earn between $78,440 and $98,150.
- $70K10th
- $78K25th
- $80KMedian
- $98K75th
- $107K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,090 | $7,258 | $41.87 |
| Median | $79,590 | $6,632 | $38.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,440 | $6,537 | $37.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,150 | $8,179 | $47.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Hattiesburg vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Hattiesburg earn 7% less than the Mississippi average ($93,430) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | $87,090 | $79,590 | $70,440 | $107,120 | 80 |
| Mississippi | $93,430 | $94,930 | $73,200 | $113,950 | 1,340 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Hattiesburg
On the average salary of $87,090, a single filer in Hattiesburg takes home about $67,346 a year, or $5,612 a month and $2,590 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Hattiesburg a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hattiesburg area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.6), so the average $87,090 buys what about $99,380 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Hattiesburg ($37,750). A typical home costs $218,044, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Mississippi cities
Hattiesburg ranks 3rd of 3 Mississippi metro areas for this job; Jackson pays the most ($94,930).
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Hattiesburg: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Hattiesburg?
$41.87 an hour on average, and $38.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Hattiesburg?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Hattiesburg?
About $67,346 a year ($5,612 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,090.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Hattiesburg than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1122; area Hattiesburg, MS (25620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.24, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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