Occupational Therapists pay range in Gulfport
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $119,910 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Gulfport earn between $79,790 and $100,910.
- $79K10th
- $80K25th
- $97KMedian
- $101K75th
- $120K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $94,430 | $7,869 | $45.40 |
| Median | $97,240 | $8,103 | $46.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,790 | $6,649 | $38.36 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,910 | $8,409 | $48.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Gulfport vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Gulfport earn about the same as the Mississippi average ($93,430) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | $94,430 | $97,240 | $78,570 | $119,910 | 200 |
| 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 Gulfport
On the average salary of $94,430, a single filer in Gulfport takes home about $72,216 a year, or $6,018 a month and $2,778 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Gulfport a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Gulfport area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.0), so the average $94,430 buys what about $104,915 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Gulfport ($43,470). A typical home costs $224,666, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Mississippi cities
Gulfport ranks 2nd of 3 Mississippi metro areas for this job; Jackson pays the most ($94,930).
- Jackson$94,930
- Gulfport$94,430
- Hattiesburg$87,090
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 Gulfport: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Gulfport?
$45.40 an hour on average, and $46.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Gulfport?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Gulfport?
About $72,216 a year ($6,018 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $94,430.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Gulfport than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Gulfport-Biloxi, MS (25060). 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 1.22, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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