verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Physical Therapist Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$99,990/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.07/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
1,980
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$114,993 #2 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in Mississippi, explained

Physical therapists in Mississippi earn a median of $99,990 per year ($48.07 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $73,700, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $121,740. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $99,990 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $99,990 is worth about $114,993 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #2 for real pay (vs #32 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$73,700
$35.43/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$99,990
$48.07/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$121,740
$58.53/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $99,990 $114,993
Tennessee $100,140 $109,002 −$150
Arkansas $99,010 $113,887 +$980
Louisiana $98,530 $111,703 +$1,460
Alabama $97,290 $109,532 +$2,700

Physical Therapist in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in Mississippi?

Physical therapists in Mississippi earn a median of $99,990 per year ($48.07 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay physical therapists well?

At $99,990, Mississippi pays 3% below the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 1,980 work in the state.

Physical Therapist salary in other states

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