Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #50 of 51 · MS
29.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $25,380 ≈ $12/hr
Median annual salary $23,860
Employment 21,800
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $21,870P25 $23,070 Median $23,860P75 $27,300P90 $29,620
About 80% of home health and personal care aidess in Mississippi earn between $21,870 and $29,620. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean home health and personal care aides salary in Mississippi is $25,380, about 29.7% below the U.S. average ($36,120). 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 | $26,020 | $26,200 | 1,530 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $25,560 | $25,950 | 2,700 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $25,410 | $25,670 | 1,460 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $25,030 | $25,610 | 1,780 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $23,630 | $24,950 | 2,760 |
| Jackson, MS | $23,130 | $25,120 | 7,800 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $23,040 | $24,350 | 2,260 |