Therapist Salary Guide: Mississippi
Average Therapist Salary
$48.42/hour
The average salary for a Therapist in Mississippi is $48.42 per hour. This is 3% lower than the US average of $50.03.
Last updated on March 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Therapist salaries in Mississippi compared to National Averages
$48.42/hour
Mississippi
3% lower than the US average.
$50.03/hour
United States
What type of Therapists make the most money in Mississippi?
Only Physical Therapist reports pay data among Therapy specialties in Mississippi, averaging $42 per hour. Physical Therapist also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $43. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Therapists is $48 per hour — Physical Therapist earns 13% less.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist | $42 | $43 |
How does the pay for Therapists in Mississippi compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Therapists the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Tennessee ($49) and Oklahoma ($48). Tennessee has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Therapists is $48 per hour — Illinois pays 9% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $53 | $63 |
| Tennessee | $49 | $71 |
| Oklahoma | $48 | $58 |
| Missouri | $48 | $60 |
| Texas | $47 | $58 |
| Florida | $46 | $58 |
| Louisiana | $43 | $57 |
| Kentucky | $40 | $46 |
| Arkansas | $39 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Therapist jobs in Mississippi?
Only CoreCivic reports pay data for Therapists, averaging $22 per hour. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Therapists is $48 per hour — CoreCivic pays 55% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | $22 | $22 |
Last updated on March 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Therapist Jobs
Correctional Psychologist
- Adams County Correctional Center
- Natchez, MS
$150K-170K/year
Correctional Psychologist
- Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility
- Tutwiler, MS
$150K-170K/year
Physical Therapy Assistant
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
- Lyman, MS
$34-74/hour
Physical Therapy Assistant
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
- Long Beach, MS
$34-74/hour
Physical Therapy Assistant
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
- Wiggins, MS
$34-74/hour
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