Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $60,630 -11% vs national
Median hourly $29.15
10th percentile $42,840
90th percentile $82,980
Employed locally 440
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,840
    25th
    $50,630
    50th (median)
    $60,630
    75th
    $72,830
    90th
    $82,980

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 100% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 0% above 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $58,200
    Hattiesburg, MS $54,240

    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
    Health Education Specialists $47,220
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $44,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Jackson, MS is $29.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Jackson, MS is 11% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,840 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,630.