Childcare Workers Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Mississippi
Childcare Workers in Mississippi earn a median salary of $21,544 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -32.8% vs the national median of $32,050. An estimated 4,520 childcare workers are employed across Mississippi, with salaries ranging from $20,870 to $22,310 depending on location.
$21,544
Avg median salary in Mississippi
$22,310
Highest paying metro
$20,870
Lowest paying metro
4,520
Employed in Mississippi
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Childcare Workers salaries by city in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | $22,310 | $18,990 | $24,240 | 590 |
| Jackson, MS | $22,130 | $17,530 | $25,380 | 1,330 |
| Upper East Mississippi | $21,700 | $20,960 | $23,920 | 820 |
| Lower East Mississippi | $21,510 | $20,670 | $27,230 | 480 |
| West Delta Mississippi | $21,350 | $17,230 | $23,860 | 610 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $20,940 | $16,990 | $22,690 | 250 |
| Lower West Mississippi | $20,870 | $17,210 | $22,710 | 440 |