Careers · Occupational Therapy Assistants · Mississippi
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Mississippi
Occupational therapy assistants work under the supervision of occupational therapists to help people regain or develop skills for daily living and work. They carry out treatment procedures, lead activity programs, and track patient progress In Mississippi the median pay is $61,650 a year, 15% below the national median of $72,300.
$61,650median pay in Mississippi, per year
$56,740–$72,280middle half earn
420employed in Mississippi
$72,300U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Mississippi
39open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Mississippi or remote
8employers hiring
27posted in the last 7 days
IL · CA · FLwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold an associate degree.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationReading ComprehensionTime ManagementCritical ThinkingMonitoring
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServicePsychologyEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageTherapy and CounselingPublic Safety and Security
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Occupational Therapy Assistants.
Licenses and training in Mississippi
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in other states
Maryland · $82,010California · $81,770Texas · $81,500Nevada · $79,510Arkansas · $78,940Delaware · $78,640Washington · $77,590New Mexico · $77,020Oregon · $76,850Georgia · $75,920
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against occupational therapy assistants and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against occupational therapy assistants and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 31-2011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Mississippi, annual.