Childcare Workers Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #51 of 51 · MS
30.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $24,310 ≈ $12/hr
Median annual salary $22,050
Employment 5,420
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $18,230P25 $19,750 Median $22,050P75 $26,540P90 $33,600
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 |