Physical Therapists pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $120,740 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Jackson earn between $85,870 and $107,920.
- $77K10th
- $86K25th
- $103KMedian
- $108K75th
- $121K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $98,070 | $8,172 | $47.15 |
| Median | $103,000 | $8,583 | $49.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $85,870 | $7,156 | $41.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $107,920 | $8,993 | $51.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Jackson earn about the same as the Mississippi average ($96,850) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $98,070 | $103,000 | $77,200 | $120,740 | 520 |
| Mississippi | $96,850 | $99,990 | $73,700 | $121,740 | 1,980 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapists salary after taxes in Jackson
On the average salary of $98,070, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $74,631 a year, or $6,219 a month and $2,870 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 physical 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 $98,070 buys what about $110,132 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($42,850). A typical home costs $215,136, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Mississippi cities
Jackson ranks 2nd of 3 Mississippi metro areas for this job; Gulfport pays the most ($99,910).
- Gulfport$99,910
- Jackson$98,070
- Hattiesburg$92,300
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Jackson: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Jackson?
$47.15 an hour on average, and $49.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $85,870, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Jackson?
About $74,631 a year ($6,219 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $98,070.
Do physical therapists earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
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 29-1123; 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 1.13, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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