Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $45,590 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.92
10th percentile $31,760
90th percentile $61,930
Employed locally 180
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,760
    25th
    $38,110
    50th (median)
    $45,590
    75th
    $54,990
    90th
    $61,930

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 77% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920

    Nearby metros — Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $53,980
    Williamsport, PA $52,360
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $46,380
    Jackson, MS $44,690

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Healthcare Social Workers $54,240
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $34,560
    Social and Human Service Assistants $33,410
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,010
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $54,380
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $41,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Hattiesburg, MS is $21.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.26 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 22.2% below the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,760 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,110.