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Childcare Workers Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #51 of 51 · MS
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of childcare workerss in Mississippi earn between $18,230 and $33,600. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean childcare workers salary in Mississippi is $24,310, about 30.6% below the U.S. average ($35,030). That works out to roughly $12/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $22,290 | $24,260 | 610 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $22,250 | $25,200 | 470 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $22,240 | $24,010 | 830 |
| Jackson, MS | $21,770 | $24,560 | 1,600 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $21,740 | $24,150 | 720 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $21,590 | $22,500 | 290 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $21,440 | $22,210 | 490 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do childcare workers make in Mississippi?
The median childcare workers salary in Mississippi is $22,050 per year (mean $24,310), and about 80% earn between $18,230 and $33,600.
How much do childcare workers make per hour in Mississippi?
Roughly $12 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $24,310 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Mississippi a high-paying state for childcare workers?
Mississippi ranks #51 of 51 states for childcare workers pay. Its mean salary of $24,310 is about 30.6% below the U.S. average of $35,030.
Which metro areas in Mississippi pay childcare workers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Mississippi for childcare workers are Gulfport-Biloxi, MS ($22,290), Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area ($22,250), Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area ($22,240), by median annual wage.