Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

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

Median annual salary $54,240 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.08
10th percentile $37,140
90th percentile $74,570
Employed locally 150
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,140
    25th
    $44,490
    50th (median)
    $54,240
    75th
    $69,920
    90th
    $74,570

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 92% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $67,290
    Williamsport, PA $64,930
    Jackson, MS $60,630
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $58,200

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $45,590
    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 Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Hattiesburg, MS is $26.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.37 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 20.3% below the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,140 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,490.