Average Travel Occupational Therapist Salary

$2,126/week

The average salary for a Travel Occupational Therapist in Mississippi is $2,126 per week. This is 6% lower than the US average of $2,256.

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on 45 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Occupational Therapist salaries in Mississippi compared to National Averages

$2,126/week

Mississippi

6% lower than the US average.

$2,256/week

United States

What cities in Mississippi pay the most for Travel Occupational Therapists?

Hattiesburg, Mississippi pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,613 per week, followed by Meridian, Mississippi ($1,991). Hattiesburg, Mississippi also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,720. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,126 per week — Hattiesburg, Mississippi pays 23% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Hattiesburg, Mississippi$2,613$2,720
Meridian, Mississippi$1,991$2,346
How does the pay for Travel Occupational Therapists in Mississippi compare to nearby states?

Oklahoma pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,337 per week, followed by Missouri ($2,223) and Illinois ($2,210). Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,490. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,126 per week — Oklahoma pays 10% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oklahoma$2,337$3,190
Missouri$2,223$2,766
Illinois$2,210$3,490
Alabama$2,208$2,557
Louisiana$2,164$2,646
Tennessee$2,133$2,400
Kentucky$2,125$2,577
Arkansas$2,068$2,567
Texas$2,065$3,126
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Occupational Therapist jobs in Mississippi?

Voca Healthcare pays Travel Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $2,717 per week, followed by AB Staffing Solutions ($2,686) and Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing ($2,684). Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,720. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Occupational Therapists is $2,126 per week — Voca Healthcare pays 28% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Voca Healthcare$2,717$2,717
AB Staffing Solutions$2,686$2,686
Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing$2,684$2,720
Aequor Allied$2,532$2,537
Host Healthcare$2,507$2,507
ADN Healthcare$2,346$2,346
National Staffing Solutions-MSP$2,326$2,326
The Good Life MedStaff$2,262$2,262
PRIDE Health$2,236$2,597
CoreMedical Group$2,177$2,650

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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