Childcare Workers Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $22,130 -31% vs national
Median hourly $10.64
10th percentile $17,350
90th percentile $28,660
Employed locally 1,330
National median $32,050

Compare Childcare Workers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Jackson, MS stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Childcare Workers
in
Jackson, MS
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,350
    25th
    $17,530
    50th (median)
    $22,130
    75th
    $25,380
    90th
    $28,660

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 37% Median Childcare Workers salary is 63% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Childcare Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,730
    District of Columbia $45,400
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $42,810

    Nearby metros — Childcare Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $28,240
    Williamsport, PA $27,450
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $22,310
    Hattiesburg, MS $20,940

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $21,600
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,030
    Recreation Workers $25,700
    Animal Caretakers $25,650
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $33,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Jackson, MS is $10.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.06 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Jackson, MS is 31% below the national median of $32,050. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Childcare Workers in Jackson?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $17,350 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,530.