DOL Median (Mississippi)
$78,416
vs National
+7.9%
National: $72,675BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$90,864
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$78,416
+7.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$72,675
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Occupational Therapists in Mississippi earns $78,416 in nominal terms, which is 7.9% above the national average of $72,675. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 86.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $90,864 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Mississippi
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | $83,200 | 229 |
| Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLC. | $60,424 | 182 |
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How much does a Occupational Therapists make in Mississippi?
The median Occupational Therapists salary in Mississippi is $78,416 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Mississippi a good place to work as a Occupational Therapists?
A Occupational Therapists in Mississippi earns 7.9% more than the national median of $72,675, or $90,864 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.