Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Mississippi

Physical therapist assistants in Mississippi earn the most in Jackson (average $65,100 a year) and the least in Hattiesburg ($58,750), across the 3 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapist assistants average at $62,850 and the median at $61,770 for 1,150 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,730.

Physical Therapist Assistants average salary by city in Mississippi

Jackson$65,100
Gulfport$61,470
Hattiesburg$58,750

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Jackson	$65,100	$62,100	$61,060	$52,616	89
Gulfport	$61,470	$61,820	$60,390	$49,844	90
Hattiesburg	$58,750	$58,610	$54,610	$47,768	88

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

Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other states

Physical Therapist 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 31-2021.
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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