Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Mississippi

Physical therapist aides in Mississippi earn the most in Jackson (average $28,970 a year) and the least in Gulfport ($28,680), across the 2 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapist aides average at $29,710 and the median at $27,370 for 270 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $36,430.

Physical Therapist Aides average salary by city in Mississippi

Jackson$28,970
Gulfport$28,680

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Jackson	$28,970	$28,980	$26,850	$25,031	89
Gulfport	$28,680	$27,370	$25,460	$24,809	90

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

Physical Therapist Aides salary in other states

Physical Therapist Aides 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 31-2022.
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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