Occupational Therapists Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $84,640 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $40.69
10th percentile $71,270
90th percentile $99,750
Employed locally 60
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,270
    25th
    $75,510
    50th (median)
    $84,640
    75th
    $95,720
    90th
    $99,750

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 143% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 43% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Vallejo, CA $129,830
    Chico, CA $128,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,220

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $98,500
    Jackson, MS $98,480
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $94,880
    Williamsport, PA $90,170

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $64,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $46,470
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $31,240
    Nurse Practitioners $113,610
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,000
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $51,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Hattiesburg, MS is $40.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.50 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 13.9% below the national median of $98,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapists in Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $71,270 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,510.