As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Sports Therapist in Mississippi is $64,620, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,243 weekly, or $5,385 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Sports Therapist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Sports Therapist in Mississippi vary widely, spanning from $50,260 to $75,247. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,103) and 75th percentile ($70,182), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,247 per year. This $13,079 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or First Aid, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Mississippi Sports Therapist often earn 10.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 36 companies. However, Mississippi currently ranks 51 nationwide for Sports Therapist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Sports Therapist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sports Therapist Salary $50,260 MS August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Sports Therapist Salary $57,103 MS August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Sports Therapist Salary $64,620 MS August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Sports Therapist Salary $70,182 MS August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Sports Therapist Salary $75,247 MS August 01, 2026
25% $57,103 10% $50,260 90% $75,247 75% $70,182 $64,620 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, by using mechanical force and movements (bio-mechanics or kinesiology), manual therapy, exercise therapy, and electrotherapy, remediates impairments and promotes mobility and function. Physical therapy is used to improve a patient's quality of life through examination, diagnosis, prognosis, physical intervention, and patient education. It is performed by physical therapists (known as physiotherapists in many countries). In addition to clinical practice, other activities encompassed in the physical therapy profession include research, educati...

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Location Olive Branch, MS Avg. Salary $60,408 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, MS Avg. Salary $57,490 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MS Avg. Salary $55,984 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ackerman, MS Avg. Salary $56,481 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Algoma, MS Avg. Salary $57,066 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alligator, MS Avg. Salary $56,310 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amory, MS Avg. Salary $56,258 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Anguilla, MS Avg. Salary $57,375 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arcola, MS Avg. Salary $57,979 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arkabutla, MS Avg. Salary $59,455 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    Sports Therapist


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