Community Health Workers Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $38,590 -24.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.55
10th percentile $31,680
90th percentile $64,620
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,680
    25th
    $36,160
    50th (median)
    $38,590
    75th
    $44,210
    90th
    $64,620

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 64% Median Community Health Workers salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Community Health Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Carson City, NV $75,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $73,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,030
    District of Columbia $71,550
    New Mexico $71,210
    New Haven, CT $66,910

    Nearby metros — Community Health Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $40,190
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $36,980

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$44,690
    Social and Human Service Assistants$30,110
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$55,660
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$50,510
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,630
    Health Education Specialists$47,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Jackson, MS is $18.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.07 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Jackson, MS is 24.4% below the national median of $51,030. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,680 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,160.