Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Mississippi

Occupational therapy assistants in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $64,980 a year) and the least in Jackson ($64,130), across the 2 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the occupational therapy assistants average at $63,530 and the median at $61,650 for 420 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,710.

Occupational Therapy Assistants average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$64,980
Jackson$64,130

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$64,980	$61,120	$58,050	$52,524	90
Jackson	$64,130	$63,540	$58,510	$51,875	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other states

Occupational Therapy Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Mississippi

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 31-2011.
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.

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