Occupational Therapists pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $108,750 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Jackson earn between $81,210 and $104,530.
- $75K10th
- $81K25th
- $98KMedian
- $105K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $94,930 | $7,911 | $45.64 |
| Median | $98,340 | $8,195 | $47.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,210 | $6,768 | $39.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,530 | $8,711 | $50.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Jackson earn about the same as the Mississippi average ($93,430) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $94,930 | $98,340 | $74,520 | $108,750 | 400 |
| 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 Jackson
On the average salary of $94,930, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $72,548 a year, or $6,046 a month and $2,790 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 Jackson a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $94,930 buys what about $106,605 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($42,850). A typical home costs $215,136, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Mississippi cities
Jackson ranks 1st of 3 Mississippi metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Jackson: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Jackson?
$45.64 an hour on average, and $47.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Jackson?
About $72,548 a year ($6,046 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $94,930.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Jackson, MS (27140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 1.43, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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